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Birchgrove Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Birchgrove? We carry out roof surveys in Birchgrove and across West Sussex.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
Questions from Birchgrove
Do you cover Birchgrove?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Birchgrove as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Birchgrove?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
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’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. 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.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
About our roof survey in Birchgrove
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat roof and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, on natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs.
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.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Birchgrove (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. For older village homes like those around Birchgrove, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Birchgrove, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Useful tips for Birchgrove property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To get a price for roof surveys in Birchgrove, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Birchgrove homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Birchgrove has a long history of building, with Priest House about 2.9 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
The streets around a church such as Chelwood Gate Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Birchgrove is about 5 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Birchgrove, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across West Sussex, we cover Birchgrove and the places around it. Crawley is in our area too.
Surveys in RH17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Chelwood Gate (1 mile east), Chelwood Common (1 mile south-east), Danehill (1 mile south), Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-west) and Wych Cross (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (9 miles west).
Local landmarks in Birchgrove
Well-known places in the area include Heaven Farm Museum (2.3 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Birchgrove
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.