West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Heyshott
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Heyshott. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Loose chimney pots
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Roof survey in Heyshott
We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. Common reasons to book are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, on chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
Older buildings in small places like Heyshott may be 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.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Heyshott (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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FAQs for Heyshott
Is my home in Heyshott listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Heyshott?
Yes, Heyshott is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
What a roof survey looks like in Heyshott
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Cowdray House lies about 2.5 miles north, so building around Heyshott goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St James, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Heyshott is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. In Heyshott, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Heyshott is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We survey roofs across GU29 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Heyshott: Hoyle (1 mile north-east), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-west), Cocking (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-west) and West Lavington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Around Heyshott
Typical jobs here are in homes near Unicorn Inn and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Lodsworth Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Heyshott include Graffham Common and Levin Down.
Useful tips for Heyshott property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Check we can open the loft hatch
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Heyshott, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Why act early in Heyshott
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. In a small place like Heyshott, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.