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Roof Survey in Highbrook
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Highbrook.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof surveys around Highbrook
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Priest House lies about 1.5 miles north, so building around Highbrook goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. Take a building like St Peter's CofE Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Highbrook is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We carry out roof surveys in Highbrook for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across West Sussex, we cover Highbrook. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We cover every part of the RH17 postcode area for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Highbrook: Ardingly (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile west), Sharpthorne (2 miles north), West Hoathly (2 miles north) and Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Highbrook
Around Highbrook, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Ardingly Inn. Highbrook’s nearest station is Balcombe station, about 3.4 miles west. A little further out are Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Parish Museum (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near Highbrook include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Roof survey in Highbrook: what you get
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’ve noticed slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Highbrook (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Highbrook: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Highbrook is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Balcombe station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Is Highbrook in your area?
Yes, we do. We carry out roof surveys in Highbrook.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from ground level, windows and the roof space, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Highbrook can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
Also near Highbrook
Also in Highbrook
Do you need a roof survey in Highbrook?
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
For landlords with property near Balcombe station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Leave it or get it looked at?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. For an older or listed building in a place like Highbrook, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book us in Highbrook
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Prices for roof surveys in Highbrook
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.