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Brooks Green Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Brooks Green, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Loose chimney pots
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Brooks Green
We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you’re worried about loose ridge or hip tiles and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Brooks Green, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Brooks Green (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Brooks Green
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like Barns Green Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Brooks Green is about 5 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Brooks Green is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage includes Brooks Green. There is also a page for Crawley.
Roof surveys in RH13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Trout Lane, Woodland Avenue and Emms Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Brooks Green, we cover Barns Green (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles east), Itchingfield (2 miles north), Tower Hill (3 miles north-east) and Maplehurst (4 miles east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Around Brooks Green
The nearest railway station is Billingshurst station, roughly 2.6 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Brooks Green. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That is why we look at them closely.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip, leaving gaps along the courses.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Stay off ladders and the roof
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
When to book a survey in Brooks Green
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Landlords with a home close to Billingshurst station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Brooks Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Your questions about roof surveys in Brooks Green
Will you come out to Brooks Green?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Brooks Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.