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Roof Survey in Haywards Heath
Independent roof surveys in Haywards Heath. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Torn or sagging underlay
About our roof survey in Haywards Heath
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, 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. Each one comes with a written report. If you’re worried about leaning or weathered chimney stacks and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it.
Semis and terraces in a town like Haywards Heath share roof details with the neighbours. When a stack or gutter is shared, the problem may not be on your side alone. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can be seen safely. Tell us when booking if you know of anything shared with next door.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Haywards Heath (RH16, RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Haywards Heath
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
We will normally ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Towns and villages near Haywards Heath
What else we do in Haywards Heath
Roof surveys in Haywards Heath: local notes
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Ockenden Manor about 2.1 miles west, Haywards Heath sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
The streets around a church such as Church of the Presentation are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Warden Park Primary Academy, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Haywards Heath is about 9 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Haywards Heath gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Across West Sussex, we cover Haywards Heath. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Surveys in RH16 and RH17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Church Road, Market Place and High Street, all of which we cover. Main roads around Haywards Heath include the A272 and B2028. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Scaynes Hill (2 miles east), Wivelsfield (2 miles south), Wivelsfield Green (3 miles south-east), Ditchling Common (4 miles south) and North Chailey (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (3 miles south-west), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Lancing (15 miles south-west). Haywards Heath is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex.
Local landmarks in Haywards Heath
Around Haywards Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Heath Tavern, Scrase Valley and Tavistock and Summerhill School. For rail, the closest station is Haywards Heath station, about 0.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (3.8 miles north-east) and St Francis & Hurstwood Park Hospital Museum (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Haywards Heath include Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
Why get it checked now?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. Blocked gutters and downpipes on homes in Haywards Heath overflow onto walls. A slipped tile or worn flashing does the same higher up. Neither gets better on its own.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Why us?
- A written report with photos
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Do you need a roof survey in Haywards Heath?
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
If you live near a park such as Scrase Valley, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Haywards Heath: your questions answered
Do you cover Haywards Heath?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Haywards Heath as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Haywards Heath station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
How do I book a survey in Haywards Heath?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it’s relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a visit in Haywards Heath, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets in another room
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.