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Roof survey in Cross Gate, West Sussex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Cross Gate, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Roof survey in Cross Gate: what you get
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey flat roofs, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys, and people most frequently book us about condensation or damp timbers in the loft and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Cross Gate (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cross Gate
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Cross Gate. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Cross Gate can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Cross Gate questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cross Gate?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near Amberley station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, like serious sagging, we’ll say so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
What a roof survey looks like in Cross Gate
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With Parham House about 1.1 miles east, Cross Gate sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Trees in and around Parham Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Amberley station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Cross Gate is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Cross Gate is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We cover every part of BN18 for roof surveys. If you’re just outside Cross Gate, we cover Rackham (1 mile east), Amberley (1 mile south-west), Bury (2 miles west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west) and Watersfield (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Around Cross Gate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Parham Park, among other places. The closest station to Cross Gate is Amberley station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Amberley Museum (1.4 miles south-west) and Amberley Castle (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Why act early in Cross Gate
A small roof defect normally gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Cross Gate, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
For a price for your roof in Cross Gate, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Cross Gate
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Photographs and a written report every time
Read our cost guide or our case studies.