West Sussex · London and the South East
Keymer Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Keymer. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Keymer: your questions answered
I let a flat near Hassocks station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Keymer?
Yes, Keymer is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
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.
Roof survey in Keymer: what you get
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. We survey the roof space, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings, and people most often book us about leaning or weathered chimney stacks and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Keymer drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Keymer (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Keymer
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Useful tips for Keymer property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Keymer is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Keymer and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. Blocked gutters on homes around Keymer overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Keymer
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
Nearby places to Keymer
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What a roof survey looks like in Keymer
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. 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. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Cosmas and St Damian Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Hassocks station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Anyone responsible for a site like The Windmills Junior School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Keymer is about 2 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Keymer is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across West Sussex, we cover Keymer. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: BN6. That includes homes and businesses on Flowers Close, The Quadrant and Kymer Gardens and the roads around them. Other places close to Keymer include Hassocks (1 mile west), Ditchling (1 mile east), Clayton (1 mile south-west), Hurst Wickham (1 mile north-west) and Westmeston (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north), East Grinstead (15 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Around Keymer
We work in homes and buildings around The Greyhound Public House and Downlands Community School, among other places. The closest station to Keymer is Hassocks station, roughly 0.5 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Clayton Castle (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Keymer includes Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.