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Roof Survey in Kilnwood Vale
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Kilnwood Vale, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
How a roof survey works in Kilnwood Vale
We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you’re worried about worn or blocked valleys and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Kilnwood Vale 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Kilnwood Vale (RH12, RH11)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Kilnwood Vale homes and their roofs
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is 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. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport comes within about 2 miles of Kilnwood Vale. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
For businesses in and around places such as County Mall, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Living close to Target Hill Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Kilnwood Vale is about 1 mile south-west of Bewbush, in West Sussex. We provide roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Kilnwood Vale and nearby. Kilnwood Vale is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for roof surveys.
We survey roofs across the RH12 and RH11 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Turnpike Lane, Crusades Road and Rookfield Road. Main roads around Kilnwood Vale include the A264, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Kilnwood Vale include Faygate (1 mile west), Colgate (1 mile south), Broadfield (2 miles east), Roffey (3 miles south-west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Kilnwood Vale
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Target Hill Park, Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School and Cottesmore School. The nearest railway station is Faygate station, about 0.9 miles west. Well-known places in the area include County Mall (2.7 miles north-east) and Crawley Museum (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and South East England. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Let us know about past leaks
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
FAQs for Kilnwood Vale
Is my home in Kilnwood Vale listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Kilnwood Vale?
Yes, Kilnwood Vale is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
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.
Do you go up on the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
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What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Kilnwood Vale can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Prices for roof surveys in Kilnwood Vale
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
When to book a survey in Kilnwood Vale
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn or blocked valleys
Landlords with a home close to Faygate station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you get a written report with photos