West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Ansty, West Sussex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Ansty and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Roof surveys around Ansty
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Historic houses such as Ockenden Manor, about 1.2 miles north-east, show how far back building around Ansty goes. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. For landlords with property near Haywards Heath station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a building such as Warden Park School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Ansty is about 3 miles west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Ansty, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Our West Sussex coverage includes Ansty and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
All of RH17 is within our area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Upton Drive, Bolney Road and Deaks Paddock and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Ansty, we cover Abbotsford (2 miles south-east), Goddards Green (2 miles south), Hickstead (2 miles south-west), Jacob's Post (3 miles south-east) and World's End (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west) and Lancing (13 miles south-west).
Around Ansty
Ansty’s nearest station is Haywards Heath station, about 2.6 miles east. Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (2 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (1.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Ansty includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
How a roof survey works in Ansty
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We survey flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and gutters that overflow in heavy rain.
Some older homes in villages like Ansty are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Ansty (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Ansty questions
Will you come out to Ansty?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Ansty is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from the ground, windows and the roof space.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, but its nails frequently corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Ansty, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A structural engineer’s report
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
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Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- File the report with your home documents
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.