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Adversane Roof Survey
Independent roof surveys in Adversane. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof survey in Adversane
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you’ve noticed valley linings that have cracked or split and flashings that have come away from the wall, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings, natural slate and chimney stacks alike.
In a village or hamlet like Adversane, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Adversane (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
Nearby places to Adversane
What else we do in Adversane
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Adversane, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
What a roof survey looks like in Adversane
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 3.2 miles south-west lies Old Place Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Adversane has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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.
If you let a flat or house near Billingshurst station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Adversane is about 8 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Adversane is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Adversane is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for roof surveys. Crawley is in our area too.
We work across RH14 for roof surveys. You will find streets such as Stane Street, Adversane Lane and Lordings Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Adversane: North Heath (1 mile south), Gay Street (2 miles south), Codmore Hill (2 miles south-west), Broomershill (2 miles south) and Nutbourne (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (8 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (13 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Adversane
Adversane’s nearest station is Billingshurst station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Green spaces nearby include The Mens.
Adversane: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Adversane is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Billingshurst station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Do you cover Adversane?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Adversane included.
How much does a roof survey cost in Adversane?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common roof problems in Adversane
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
Take a building like The Weald School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What insurance they carry
- Their report turnaround times
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. For older village homes like those around Adversane, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Adversane
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.