West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Horsted Keynes
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Horsted Keynes, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose chimney pots
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Landlords, agents and block managers in Horsted Keynes
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Landlords and agents in Horsted Keynes book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
About our roof survey in Horsted Keynes
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. 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. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. 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’ve noticed gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Horsted Keynes may be 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Horsted Keynes (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Horsted Keynes
Also in Horsted Keynes
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at, as far as we can safely see them. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Your report arrives by email. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words.
Every so frequently, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Horsted Keynes
Older houses across Sussex often 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. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
With Priest House about 3 miles north-west, the area around Horsted Keynes has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. If you live in an older home near St Giles' Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Horsted Keynes is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Surveys in Horsted Keynes work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. There is also a page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RH17. Whether your property is on Station Road, Rixons Orchard and Leighton Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Horsted Keynes include Danehill (1 mile east), Birchgrove (2 miles north-east), Highbrook (2 miles north-west), Chelwood Common (2 miles east) and Furner's Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (9 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Horsted Keynes
In Horsted Keynes, that means homes and buildings near The Green Man pub. Horsted Keynes’s nearest station is Haywards Heath station, about 4 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Waterbury Castle (less than half a mile north-west) and Princess Royal Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Horsted Keynes: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Haywards Heath station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Horsted Keynes?
Yes. Horsted Keynes is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
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 chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
When to book a survey in Horsted Keynes
Some damage starts inside the roof space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose chimney pots
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
If you look after a building like St Giles CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Which limits apply to the survey
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Cottages and farmhouses around Horsted Keynes often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Horsted Keynes
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Horsted Keynes, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent view of the roof
See our cost guide and two real surveys.