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Roof Survey in Heath Common
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Heath Common, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Useful tips for Heath Common property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- File the report with your home documents
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Roof survey in Heath Common: what you get
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. We survey the roof space, natural slate and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away from the wall and leaning or weathered chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Heath Common are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Heath Common (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Heath Common
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Towns and villages near Heath Common
Also in Heath Common
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Heath Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Heath Common questions
Is Heath Common within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Pulborough station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Local roofs in Heath Common
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as Parham House, about 3.1 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Heath Common goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Thakeham Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Pulborough station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Sepulchre, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Heath Common is about 1 mile east of Storrington, in West Sussex. We visit Heath Common as part of our work across West Sussex. Heath Common is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Surveys in RH20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer roof surveys to properties on Rock Road, Hampers Lane and Bracken Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Abingworth (1 mile north-west), Rock (1 mile south-east), Warminghurst (1 mile north-east), Storrington (1 mile west) and Sullington (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (9 miles south-west).
What’s near Heath Common
In Heath Common, that means homes and buildings near Rydon Community College. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, about 4.7 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Heath Common includes Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Why get it checked now?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. For an older or listed building in a place like Heath Common, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 5,000+ surveys completed
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. They get particular attention in every survey.