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Heyshott Green Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Heyshott Green and across West Sussex.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
How a roof survey works in Heyshott Green
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. If you are worried about blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings, the roof space and natural slate alike.
Some older homes in villages like Heyshott Green are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Heyshott Green (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around Heyshott Green
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 1.9 miles north lies Cowdray House, a reminder of how long the area around Heyshott Green has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Midhurst Rother College: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Heyshott Green is about 9 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Heyshott Green. Heyshott Green is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area for roof surveys. If you’re just outside Heyshott Green, we cover Heyshott (1 mile south-east), Hoyle (1 mile east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile north-west), Cocking (1 mile south-west) and West Lavington (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Heyshott Green
In Heyshott Green, that means homes and buildings near Unicorn Inn, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Midhurst Museum (1.9 miles north). For a walk, there is Graffham Common and Levin Down.
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar, as wind can lift them.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Rural addresses near Heyshott 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.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Signs you need a roof survey in Heyshott Green
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Torn or sagging underlay
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
How we price roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Heyshott Green: your questions answered
Is Heyshott Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Heyshott Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I find out if my home in Heyshott Green is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when booking.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Leave it or get it looked at?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s often been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. In a small place like Heyshott Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Heyshott Green
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.