West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Faygate
Roof surveys across Faygate, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
How a roof survey works in Faygate
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. Common reasons to book are torn or sagging underlay and cracked mortar along the ridge, across lead flashings, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles.
In a small place like Faygate, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Faygate (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Faygate
The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport comes within about 2 miles of Faygate. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you look after a building such as Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Faygate station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Faygate is about 3 miles north-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. We visit Faygate as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our West Sussex coverage includes Faygate.
All of RH12 is within our area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Station Approach, Faygate Lane and Durrants Drive and the roads around them. Other places close to Faygate include Kilnwood Vale (1 mile east), Colgate (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles south-west), Broadfield (2 miles east) and Mannings Heath (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (3 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Faygate
Around Faygate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Target Hill Park and The Holmbush Inn, among other places. Faygate has its own railway station: Faygate station. A little further out are Crawley Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Faygate include Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.
Places near Faygate
What else we do in Faygate
Landlords, agents and block managers in Faygate
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere like Faygate needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
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.
Faygate: your questions answered
Is Faygate within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is drone flying allowed in Faygate?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport comes within about 2 miles of Faygate. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Common roof problems in Faygate
Some damage starts inside the loft space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Problems we come across often include:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Living close to Target Hill Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- What insurance they carry
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What a roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- A full building survey of the property
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks