West Sussex · London and the South East
Balcombe Lane Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Balcombe Lane from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Balcombe Lane
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are condensation or damp timbers in the loft and loose chimney pots.
In a small place like Balcombe Lane, 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Balcombe Lane (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a roof survey in Balcombe Lane?
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
Common reasons to book include:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Tyes Place lies about 3 miles south-west, so building around Balcombe Lane goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the survey won’t cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Nearby places to Balcombe Lane
More services for Balcombe Lane
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack, as far as we can safely see them. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, especially at the verges and ridge.
Balcombe Lane homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Balcombe CofE Controlled Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Balcombe station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Balcombe Lane is about 4 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Balcombe Lane, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Balcombe Lane is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for roof surveys.
We work across the RH17 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Balcombe (1 mile south), Worth Abbey (2 miles north-east), Furnace Green (2 miles north-west), Pease Pottage (3 miles west) and Staplefield (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (4 miles north-west), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south), Burgess Hill (8 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles north-west).
Around Balcombe Lane
In Balcombe Lane, that means homes and buildings near Oriel High School and the streets around them. Balcombe Lane’s nearest station is Balcombe station, about 1.3 miles south. Nearby you will also find Crawley Museum (3.9 miles north-west) and Waterbury Castle (4.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Balcombe Lane include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
Common questions in Balcombe Lane
Is my home in Balcombe Lane listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Balcombe Lane?
Yes, Balcombe Lane is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it usually takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from ground level, windows and the loft space.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. On timing, it normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Balcombe Lane frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What affects the price in Balcombe Lane
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.