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Roof survey in Goddards Green, West Sussex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Goddards Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Goddards Green
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. If you’ve noticed cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and torn or sagging underlay, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Goddards Green, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Goddards Green (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Goddards Green: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Goddards Green?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Goddards Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Goddards Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s emailed to you.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Goddards Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A structural engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
What a roof survey looks like in Goddards Green
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to St Edward the Confessor: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like St Paul's Catholic College will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Goddards Green is about 2 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Goddards Green, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our West Sussex coverage includes Goddards Green. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: BN6. We offer roof surveys to properties on Cuckfield Road and High Hatch Lane and the roads around them. Goddards Green sits on or near the A2300, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Hickstead (1 mile west), Abbotsford (1 mile east), Jacob's Post (1 mile east), Sayers Common (2 miles south-west) and Ansty (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west).
Around Goddards Green
We work in homes and buildings around Southway Junior School and the streets around them. Goddards Green’s nearest station is Burgess Hill station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Burgess Hill Museum (2 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.1 miles south). Not far away are Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
What we are asked to look at in Goddards Green
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
For landlords with property near Burgess Hill station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their report turnaround times
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.