West Sussex · London and the South East
Horsham Roof Survey
Independent roof surveys in Horsham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Worn or blocked valleys
About our roof survey in Horsham
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you are worried about leaking gutter joints and downpipes and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on the roof space, natural slate and chimney stacks alike.
In a place the size of Horsham, street trees and gardens shed leaves into gutters every autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Hidden valley and parapet gutters can overflow into the house itself. Water from one part of a roof often ends up showing somewhere else entirely. Late autumn, once the leaves are down, is a sensible time to check gutters and outlets.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Horsham (RH12, RH13, RH20, BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Horsham questions
Do you cover Horsham?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Horsham as anywhere else.
I let a flat near Horsham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
What affects the price in Horsham
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Keep the report with your property records
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a commercial building or block in Horsham, roof access is agreed with whoever manages it ahead of the visit. At home, it helps to clear a route to the loft and point out any stains or leaks. The written report follows, with photos.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where 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 the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Signs you need a roof survey in Horsham
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Common reasons to book include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
The streets around a church such as Hope Chapel are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book anyone
- When you’ll get the report
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Horsham
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Homes near green spaces such as Warnham Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own a rental within reach of Horsham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Horsham is about 31 miles south of London, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Horsham, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our West Sussex coverage includes Horsham. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
All of RH12, RH13, RH20 and BN44 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Station Road, London Road and Market Square, all of which we cover. Horsham is on the A24 and A29, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Horsham: Tower Hill (1 mile south-west), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles west), Holbrook (2 miles north), Warnham (2 miles north-west) and Southwater (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (7 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (14 miles east), Broadfield (5 miles east) and Storrington (11 miles south-west). Being one of West Sussex’s larger places, Horsham has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Horsham
In Horsham, that means homes and buildings near Millais School, Warnham Park and Kingslea Primary School, among other places. There is a railway station in Horsham itself: Horsham station. Nearby you’ll also find Christs Hospital School Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Horsham Hospital (under half a mile north-west). Open spaces near Horsham include Warnham LNR.
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.