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Roof survey in Brook Street, West Sussex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Brook Street, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
About our roof survey in Brook Street
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. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We are frequently asked to look into ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, across the roof space, flat roofs and natural slate.
Somewhere as small as Brook Street, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Brook Street (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Brook Street can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Brook Street, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Brook Street and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Prices for roof surveys in Brook Street
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Roof by roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked, as far as we can safely see them. We note any lean or loose pots.
Roof surveys around Brook Street
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Haywards Heath station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Ockenden Manor, about 1.3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Brook Street. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Brook Street is about 3 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Brook Street, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across West Sussex, we cover Brook Street. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Every address in RH17 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Whitemans Green (1 mile south), Cuckfield (1 mile south), Slough Green (1 mile west), Staplefield (2 miles north-west) and Balcombe (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Crawley (6 miles north), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Brook Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near Warden Park School and Warden Park School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Haywards Heath station, about 2 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Cuckfield Museum (1.2 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (4.6 miles east). For a walk, there is Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Common questions in Brook Street
I let a flat near Haywards Heath station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building.
Do you cover smaller places like Brook Street?
Yes. Brook Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from ground level, windows and the loft space.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Checking the roof from the ground
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Why it is worth a survey now in Brook Street
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Around Brook Street, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Brook Street, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Brook Street
- Visits on any day of the week
- PI and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.