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Roof Survey in Handcross
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- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
About our roof survey in Handcross
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you’ve noticed crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and flashings that have come away from the wall, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Handcross, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Handcross (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Handcross
How do I find out if my home in Handcross is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Handcross?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Handcross can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Handcross
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Let us know about past leaks
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Handcross homes and their roofs
With Tyes Place about 1.9 miles south-east, Handcross sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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.
Take an older house close to All Saints: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Handcross Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Balcombe station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Handcross is about 4 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. Handcross is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our West Sussex coverage includes Handcross.
All of RH17 is covered for roof surveys. We cover properties on High Street, London Road and Windmill Platt and the roads around them. Other places close to Handcross include Slaugham (1 mile south), Plummers Plain (2 miles south-west), Colgate (3 miles north-west), Broadfield (3 miles north) and Lower Beeding (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (4 miles north), Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south).
Around Handcross
In Handcross, that means homes and buildings near The Royal Oak Public House and Handcross Park School, among other places. The closest station to Handcross is Balcombe station, about 2.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Crawley Hospital (4.3 miles north). Open spaces near Handcross include Tilgate Lake and Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
How we price roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Why it is worth a survey now in Handcross
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We check them before they cause trouble. In a place like Handcross, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Handcross
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A report with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See our cost guide or two real surveys.