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Ashurst Wood Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Ashurst Wood and across West Sussex.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ashurst Wood
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey clay and concrete tiles, flat roofs and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
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.
- Place
- Ashurst Wood (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Common questions in Ashurst Wood
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near East Grinstead station?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashurst Wood?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Useful tips for Ashurst Wood property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Leave roof access to professionals
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
What affects the price in Ashurst Wood
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Signs you need a roof survey in Ashurst Wood
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
If you let a flat or house near East Grinstead station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the survey will not cover
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere like Ashurst Wood needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- 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.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We check them before they cause trouble. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ashurst Wood can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Photos and a written report every time
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Ashurst Wood homes and their roofs
Historic houses like Hammerwood Park, about 1.9 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Ashurst Wood goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Dunstan, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Ashurst Wood Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Ashurst Wood is about 2 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Ashurst Wood and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
All of RH19 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Woods Hill Lane, Wray Close and Woods Hill Close or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Ashurst Wood include East Grinstead (2 miles north-west), Hammerwood (2 miles north-east), Saint Hill Green (2 miles west), Dormans Park (3 miles north-west) and Dormansland (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-west), Broadfield (10 miles west) and Bewbush (11 miles west).
What’s near Ashurst Wood
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Maypole Inn, Sackville School and Stoke Brunswick School and the streets around them. The closest station to Ashurst Wood is East Grinstead station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include East Grinstead Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Ashurst Wood include Hedgecourt Lake.