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Roof survey in Hickstead, West Sussex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Hickstead, with photos and a written report.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Standing water on a flat roof
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hickstead
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Hickstead 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 often expected.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Hickstead (RH17, BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hickstead
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hickstead. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
FAQs for Hickstead
Can a landlord with a rental near Burgess Hill station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
How do I find out if my home in Hickstead is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How much does a roof survey cost in Hickstead?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Useful tips for Hickstead property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Mention any damp patches when you book
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Local roofs in Hickstead
With Ockenden Manor about 3.4 miles north-east, Hickstead sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. 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.
Take a building like Twineham CofE Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Burgess Hill station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Hickstead is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hickstead and nearby. Hickstead is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RH17 and BN6. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Goddards Green (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile south), Abbotsford (2 miles east), Ansty (2 miles north-east) and Hurstpierpoint (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Hickstead
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Paul's Catholic College. Hickstead’s nearest station is Burgess Hill station, about 3.1 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
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.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
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What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Hickstead frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. They get particular attention in every survey.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
Why get it checked now?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Around Hickstead, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.