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Roof survey in Kent Street, West Sussex
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Kent Street and across West Sussex.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof survey in Kent Street: what you get
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. If you are worried about worn lead at chimneys and abutments and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Kent Street (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips that show past repairs.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
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Kent Street questions
Do you cover Kent Street?
Yes, Kent Street is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kent Street?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
Every price we give includes 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.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kent Street
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Kent Street. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Kent Street
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Whatever the street in Kent Street, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Kent Street is about 5 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Kent Street can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Crawley.
All of RH13 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Wineham (1 mile south-east), Cowfold (1 mile north-west), Twineham Green (2 miles east), Shermanbury (2 miles south-west) and Twineham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Around Kent Street
A little further out are The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Knepp Wildland.
Signs you need a roof survey in Kent Street
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.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Loose chimney pots
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Around Kent Street, each roof gets the same safe, thorough look, and the findings in plain words.
Questions to ask before booking
- What experience they bring
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older rural homes like those around Kent Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.