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Roof Survey in Chelwood Gate
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Chelwood Gate, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
How a roof survey works in Chelwood Gate
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We survey flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked mortar along the ridge and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings.
In a village or hamlet like Chelwood Gate, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Chelwood Gate (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Chelwood Gate
With Priest House about 3.8 miles north-west, Chelwood Gate sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Chelwood Gate is about 6 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Chelwood Gate, we can come and survey your property. Our West Sussex coverage includes Chelwood Gate and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
All of RH17 is covered for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Beaconsfield Road, Stone Quarry Road and Isle of Thorns or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Chelwood Common (1 mile south), Birchgrove (1 mile west), Wych Cross (1 mile north), Danehill (2 miles south-west) and Nutley (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles west).
What’s near Chelwood Gate
Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5.9 miles east). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
Your questions about roof surveys in Chelwood Gate
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chelwood Gate?
Yes, Chelwood Gate is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Chelwood Gate listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
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.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
How long does the visit take?
Allow about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
Towns and villages near Chelwood Gate
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Chelwood Gate
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
When to book a survey in Chelwood Gate
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Take an older house close to Chelwood Gate Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Chelwood Gate
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Around Chelwood Gate, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.