West Sussex · London and the South East
Balls Cross Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Balls Cross from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Balls Cross, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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About our roof survey in Balls Cross
Our roof surveys cover Balls Cross and the wider South East. Visits run seven days a week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and flat roofs, and people most often book us about cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
In a small place like Balls Cross, 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 often the first to give way.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Balls Cross (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- 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
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Why act early in Balls Cross
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. In a small place like Balls Cross, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Balls Cross questions
Do you cover Balls Cross?
Yes, Balls Cross is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Balls Cross?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Local roofs in Balls Cross
With Petworth House about 2.9 miles south, Balls Cross sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Balls Cross is about 12 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Balls Cross, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Balls Cross is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. There is also a page for Guildford.
Surveys in GU28 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Balls Cross: Kirdford (2 miles east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles north-east), Plaistow (3 miles north-east), Ifold (4 miles north-east) and Wisborough Green (4 miles east). Further out, we also cover Horsham (12 miles east), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south), Storrington (10 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Balls Cross
A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (4.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Balls Cross includes The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
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.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Balls Cross
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Balls Cross
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys