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Roof survey in Forge Wood, West Sussex
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Forge Wood. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
About our roof survey in Forge Wood
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, 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. Common reasons to book are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, on clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and lead flashings.
Around Forge Wood, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Forge Wood (RH10, RH6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Forge Wood
The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport covers Forge Wood, or comes right up to its edge. If your survey includes the drone, permission from the airport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given. 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’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near County Mall, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Living close to Worth Park Gardens is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Forge Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Forge Wood can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex.
All of RH10 and RH6 is covered for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Moore Road, Steers Lane and Radford Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Forge Wood, we cover Tinsley Green (1 mile north), Pound Hill (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Three Bridges (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Forge Wood
We work in homes and buildings around Worth Park Gardens, The Greyhound pub and The Gatwick School, among other places. The closest station to Forge Wood is Three Bridges station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (1.7 miles west). Open spaces near Forge Wood include Tilgate Lake.
Common roof problems in Forge Wood
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a 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.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
For landlords with property near Three Bridges station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. A visit to a smaller place like Forge Wood is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Why get it checked now?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Arranging work in a smaller place like Forge Wood is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Forge Wood
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Photos and a written report every time
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Your questions about roof surveys in Forge Wood
Is drone flying allowed in Forge Wood?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport covers Forge Wood, or comes right up to its edge. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Is Forge Wood within the area you cover?
Yes, Forge Wood is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Forge Wood
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
What affects the price in Forge Wood
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.