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Roof survey in Gossops Green, West Sussex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Gossops Green. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
About our roof survey in Gossops Green
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. If you are worried about gutters that overflow in heavy rain and torn or sagging underlay, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Gossops Green drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Gossops Green (RH11, RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Gossops Green questions
I let a flat near Ifield station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Are there drone restrictions around Gossops Green?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Gossops Green is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Gossops Green homes and their roofs
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Ifield station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ifield Community College, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to St Peter's: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Gossops Green is about 1 mile west of Crawley, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Gossops Green, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across West Sussex, we cover Gossops Green and the places around it.
Here we cover the RH11 and RH10 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Oak Road, Capel Lane and Goffs Lane. Gossops Green is on the A23, so it is easy for us to get to. If you’re just outside Gossops Green, we cover Ifield (1 mile north), Bewbush (1 mile south-west), Ifieldwood (2 miles north-west), Lambs Green (2 miles west) and Russ Hill (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Gossops Green
Around Gossops Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Target Hill Park, The Swan pub and St Wilfrid's Catholic School. There is a railway station in Gossops Green itself: Ifield station. Well-known places in the area include County Mall (0.9 miles east) and Crawley Hospital (under half a mile north-east). Not far away are Tilgate Lake.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Homes around Gossops Green frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Keep the report with your property records
- Let us know about past leaks
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
What affects the price in Gossops Green
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
What we can’t see
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
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Why get it checked now?
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. Arranging work in a smaller place like Gossops Green is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Gossops Green
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.