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Roof Survey in Hurstpierpoint
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Hurstpierpoint, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof survey in Hurstpierpoint: what you get
We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. Typical surveys look at loose chimney pots and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, across flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys.
In a smaller place like Hurstpierpoint, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Hurstpierpoint (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
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The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Hurstpierpoint, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Roof surveys around Hurstpierpoint
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Hassocks station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like St Lawrence CofE Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Hurstpierpoint is about 3 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. In Hurstpierpoint, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Hurstpierpoint is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Here we cover the BN6 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Marchants Close and Marchants Road or anywhere close by, we can help. With the B2116 close by, Hurstpierpoint is simple for us to get to. If you are just outside Hurstpierpoint, we cover Hurst Wickham (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile north-west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (2 miles south-east) and Goddards Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles north-east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Around Hurstpierpoint
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Poacher pub and Downlands Community School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hassocks station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Clayton Castle (2.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
Common roof problems in Hurstpierpoint
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. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
If you live in an older home near Hurstpierpoint Baptist Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What experience they bring
- Which limits apply to the survey
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Hurstpierpoint questions
I let a flat near Hassocks station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Hurstpierpoint listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. 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 tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Why it is worth a survey now in Hurstpierpoint
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the roof space, we can often spot it sooner. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Hurstpierpoint, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Hurstpierpoint
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
What a roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Hurstpierpoint
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles