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Clayton Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Clayton and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
How a roof survey works in Clayton
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and natural slate, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose chimney pots and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
In a small place like Clayton, many roofs stand in the open, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Clayton (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Clayton, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof surveys in Clayton: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Preston Manor & Gardens about 4.7 miles south, Clayton sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For an older house near a landmark like St John the Baptist's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For landlords with property near Hassocks station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Clayton is about 3 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Clayton is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Across West Sussex, we cover Clayton.
Roof surveys in BN6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Spring Lane, Underhill Lane and Brighton Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Clayton: Keymer (1 mile north-east), Hassocks (1 mile north), Ditchling (2 miles north-east), Westmeston (2 miles east) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Burgess Hill (3 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south-west).
Around Clayton
We work in homes and buildings around Downlands Community School and The Greyhound Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hassocks station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (less than half a mile south-west) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (0.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Clayton include Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
Your questions about roof surveys in Clayton
Is Clayton within the area you cover?
Yes, Clayton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hassocks station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I book a survey in Clayton?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
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.
Common roof problems in Clayton
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Anyone responsible for a site like The Windmills Junior School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their insurance cover
Why act early in Clayton
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. Older and listed buildings around Clayton may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% of clients satisfied
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