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Roof Survey in Ardingly
Roof surveys around Ardingly, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ardingly
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How a roof survey works in Ardingly
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof normally wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a careful look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. Typical surveys look at loose chimney pots and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, across lead flashings, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys.
In a small place like Ardingly, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Ardingly (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ardingly
Other services in Ardingly
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Roof surveys around Ardingly
With Priest House about 2.2 miles north-east, Ardingly sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Peter's CofE Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live in an older home near St Peter's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Ardingly is about 3 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Ardingly, the roof can be surveyed. Ardingly is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on High Street, Munnion Road and Price Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Ardingly, we cover Little London (1 mile north), Highbrook (1 mile north-east), Lindfield (2 miles south), Horsted Keynes (2 miles east) and West Hoathly (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles north-west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles north-west).
Around Ardingly
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Ardingly Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Balcombe station, about 2.5 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (2 miles east) and Princess Royal Hospital (3.9 miles south). Open spaces near Ardingly include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a small place like Ardingly, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
For a price for roof surveys in Ardingly, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Your questions about roof surveys in Ardingly
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ardingly?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Ardingly?
Yes, Ardingly is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What we can’t see
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
Why act early in Ardingly
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
For a price for your roof in Ardingly, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Signs you need a roof survey in Ardingly
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Standing water on a flat roof
For landlords with property near Balcombe station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report