West Sussex · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Wisborough Green, West Sussex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Wisborough Green from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Wisborough Green
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs frequently passed on through the service charge. We check as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. We survey clay and concrete tiles, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters choked with leaves and moss and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof.
Somewhere as small as Wisborough Green, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Wisborough Green (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Wisborough Green
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses such as Old Place Manor, about 4.4 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Wisborough Green goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Peter Ad Vincula: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Wisborough Green is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Wisborough Green, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Wisborough Green is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. Crawley is in our area too.
Every address in RH14 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Balchins Close, Thornton Meadow and School Road. We also cover the places around Wisborough Green: Kirdford (2 miles west), Mackerel's Common (2 miles north-west), Ifold (3 miles north-west), Loxwood (4 miles north) and Balls Cross (4 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south) and Broadfield (14 miles east).
Around Wisborough Green
In Wisborough Green, that means homes and buildings near The Cricketers Arms Public House and The Weald School, among other places. Wisborough Green’s nearest station is Billingshurst station, roughly 2.5 miles east of the centre. Not far away are The Mens.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Wisborough Green
Is Wisborough Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Wisborough Green is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wisborough Green?
Yes, Wisborough Green is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. 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.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we cannot promise any saving.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Let us know your timetable
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
It’s worth sharing the report with your solicitor so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions, especially where we’ve found patch repairs.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
What we cannot see
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
When to book a survey in Wisborough Green
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
If you let a flat or house near Billingshurst station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What insurance they carry
- Will the report include photos?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Wisborough Green, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.