West Sussex · London and the South East
Wineham Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Wineham, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Wineham
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you will be asking from facts rather than guesses. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. If you are worried about worn or lifted lead flashings and a ridge or slope that dips, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on clay and concrete tiles, gutters and downpipes and lead flashings and valleys alike.
For a small place like Wineham, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Wineham (BN5)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. Blocked outlets are checked as well.
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and South East England have slate roofs. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
What we cannot see
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
Local roofs and buyers in Wineham
About 4.9 miles north-east lies Ockenden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Wineham has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Wineham is about 5 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Wineham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Wineham is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in BN5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Wineham, we cover Kent Street (1 mile north-west), Twineham Green (1 mile east), Twineham (1 mile east), Cowfold (2 miles north-west) and Crosspost (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Wineham
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (3.3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Woods Mill.
Common roof problems in Wineham
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. We check them as part of the survey.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their report turnaround times
Nearby places to Wineham
What else we do in Wineham
FAQs for Wineham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wineham?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Wineham is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Wineham is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. We cannot promise how the seller will respond.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Wineham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.