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Roof survey in Dragons Green, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Dragons Green.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Roof survey in Dragons Green
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and natural slate, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
Some older homes in villages like Dragons Green are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Dragons Green (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Dragons Green: local notes
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Billingshurst station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live in an older home near The Church of St Mary the Virgin, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a building such as Shipley CofE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Dragons Green is about 5 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Dragons Green and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Roof surveys in RH13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Dragons Lane and Dragons Green Road. We also cover Shipley (1 mile south), Whitehall (1 mile south), Broomer's Corner (2 miles south-west), Dial Post (3 miles south) and West Grinstead (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Dragons Green
The closest station to Dragons Green is Billingshurst station, about 3.4 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.2 miles north). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. We note any lean or loose pots.
Useful tips for Dragons Green property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Let us know about past leaks
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Common questions in Dragons Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Billingshurst station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building.
Do you cover smaller places like Dragons Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
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.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
Why act early in Dragons Green
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. For an older or listed building in a place like Dragons Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Towns and villages near Dragons Green
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When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A full building survey of the property
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Dragons Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.