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Billingshurst Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Billingshurst? We carry out roof surveys in Billingshurst and across West Sussex.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Roof survey in Billingshurst
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We’re often asked to look into crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, on ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and chimney stacks.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Billingshurst drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Billingshurst (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Billingshurst questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Billingshurst station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Billingshurst?
Yes, Billingshurst is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How long does the visit take?
It normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Towns and villages near Billingshurst
What else we do in Billingshurst
Surveys for landlords and agents in Billingshurst
Landlords and agents in Billingshurst book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
What a roof survey looks like in Billingshurst
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take an older house close to Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to Billingshurst station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Billingshurst is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Billingshurst gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across West Sussex, we cover Billingshurst and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Every address in RH14 is within our area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Station Road and Lower Station Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Coneyhurst (2 miles south-east), Newpound Common (2 miles north-west), Five Oaks (2 miles north-east), The Haven (3 miles north) and Slinfold (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south).
Near you in Billingshurst
In Billingshurst, that means homes and buildings near The Railway Inn and The Weald School, among other places. Billingshurst has its own railway station: Billingshurst station. Open spaces near Billingshurst include The Mens.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Billingshurst
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Billingshurst is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- 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’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Common roof problems in Billingshurst
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a 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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Historic houses like Old Place Manor, about 4.9 miles south-west, show how far back building around Billingshurst goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Are they insured for the work?
- How soon the report will arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Why get it checked now?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. An overflow there sends water indoors. We look at them before they cause trouble. Around Billingshurst, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See our cost guide or our case studies.