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Roof survey in Ifieldwood, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Ifieldwood. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Roof survey in Ifieldwood
Our roof surveys cover Ifieldwood and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We are often asked to look into valley linings that have cracked or split and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, across chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Ifieldwood, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Ifieldwood (RH11)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
For a price for roof surveys in Ifieldwood, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older roofs in small places like Ifieldwood can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Useful tips for Ifieldwood property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
What a roof survey looks like in Ifieldwood
Ifieldwood is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, permission from the airport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
The streets around a church like St Margaret's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like The Mill Primary Academy: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Ifieldwood is about 2 miles north-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Ifieldwood, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across West Sussex, we cover Ifieldwood.
We survey roofs across RH11 for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Ifield (1 mile east), Russ Hill (1 mile north), Lambs Green (1 mile south-west), Gossops Green (2 miles south-east) and Bewbush (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (12 miles south-west).
What’s near Ifieldwood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ifield Community College and Royal Oak pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ifield station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Crawley Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and County Mall (2.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Tilgate Lake.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ifieldwood
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Ifieldwood: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ifieldwood?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Ifieldwood?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Ifieldwood is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it is given. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Ifieldwood?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How long does the visit take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
Nearby places to Ifieldwood
What else we do in Ifieldwood
When to book a survey in Ifieldwood
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, especially near trees.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Loose chimney pots
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you run a business near County Mall, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What experience they bring
- Is VAT included in the price?