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Roof survey in Dial Post, West Sussex
We carry out roof surveys in Dial Post and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Your questions about roof surveys in Dial Post
Do you cover Dial Post?
Yes, Dial Post is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dial Post?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Roof survey in Dial Post
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. If you’ve noticed gutters that overflow in heavy rain and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Dial Post, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Dial Post (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Dial Post
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Dial Post. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof surveys around Dial Post
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. 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. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Around Dial Post, each roof gets the same safe, thorough look, and the findings in plain words. Whatever the street in Dial Post, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Dial Post is about 7 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Roofs in Dial Post get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Dial Post is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for roof surveys. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the RH13 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Green, Swallows Lane and Bentons Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Whitehall (2 miles north-west), Shipley (2 miles north), West Grinstead (2 miles north-east), Broomer's Corner (2 miles north-west) and Partridge Green (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (10 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (10 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Dial Post
Open spaces near Dial Post include Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
How it works
It’s useful 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. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Cottages and farmhouses around Dial Post often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks frequently start there.
What affects the price in Dial Post
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The kind of building and roof involved
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
When you need someone else
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys