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Roof survey in Kirdford, West Sussex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Kirdford, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Loose chimney pots
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A structural engineer’s report
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kirdford
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away from the wall and loose ridge or hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, natural slate and the roof space alike.
Somewhere as small as Kirdford, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Kirdford (RH14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Roof surveys around Kirdford
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For landlords with property near Billingshurst station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Kirdford is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Kirdford, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Every address in RH14 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Oakside, Poplar Walk and Maple Drive or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Kirdford include Mackerel's Common (1 mile north), Balls Cross (2 miles west), Wisborough Green (2 miles east), Plaistow (2 miles north) and Ifold (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles east), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Kirdford
The nearest railway station is Billingshurst station, roughly 4.7 miles east. The countryside around Kirdford includes Shillinglee Lake and The Mens.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older roofs in small places like Kirdford can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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 is 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 the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Kirdford: your questions answered
Will you come out to Kirdford?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Kirdford listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How do I book a survey in Kirdford?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Common roof problems in Kirdford
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Petworth House, about 4.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kirdford. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Also near Kirdford
What else we do in Kirdford
Why it is worth a survey now in Kirdford
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is often been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Older cottages and farmhouses around Kirdford can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is 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. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Kirdford
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Kirdford, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.