West Sussex · London and the South East
Kingsfold Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Kingsfold, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
How a roof survey works in Kingsfold
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We survey chimney stacks, the roof space and lead flashings, and people most frequently book us about valley linings that have cracked or split and standing water on a flat roof.
Older buildings in small places like Kingsfold 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.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Kingsfold (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Kingsfold can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- 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’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Common questions in Kingsfold
Will you come out to Kingsfold?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I let a flat near Warnham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails often corrode first. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates.
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When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. Around Kingsfold, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Kingsfold
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What a roof survey looks like in Kingsfold
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Landlords with a home close to Warnham station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For any home in Kingsfold, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Kingsfold is about 3 miles north of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Kingsfold is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Kingsfold is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. Crawley is in our area too.
We work across RH12 for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Foxwood, Priors Wood and Dorking Road. If you’re just outside Kingsfold, we cover Paynes Green (2 miles north-west), Capel (2 miles north), Ockley (3 miles north-west), Forest Green (4 miles north-west) and Beare Green (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles east), Horsham (3 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (14 miles south-east), East Grinstead (14 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Kingsfold
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Dog and Duck Public House. The closest station to Kingsfold is Warnham station, about 1.6 miles south. Nearby you will also find Horsham Hospital (3.2 miles south). Not far away are Leith Hill and Vann Lake.