West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Lindfield
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Lindfield and across West Sussex.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Loose chimney pots
- Standing water on a flat roof
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Leave roof access to professionals
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
Roof survey in Lindfield
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. We survey clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Around Lindfield, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Lindfield (RH16)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Being in a smaller place like Lindfield does not change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email 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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Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
FAQs for Lindfield
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Haywards Heath station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Is Lindfield within the area you cover?
Yes, Lindfield is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it typically takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Report times depend on the package.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How much does a roof survey cost in Lindfield?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
What a roof survey looks like in Lindfield
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses like Ockenden Manor, about 2.7 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Lindfield goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Lindfield Primary Academy: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Living close to Eastern Road Nature Reserve is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Lindfield is about 1 mile north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Lindfield and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Lindfield is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for roof surveys. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the RH16 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Alma Road, Lewes Road and Dukes Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Walstead (1 mile south-east), Ardingly (2 miles north), Horsted Keynes (3 miles north-east), Highbrook (3 miles north) and Little London (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (8 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (8 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-west) and Broadfield (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Lindfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Witch Inn, Oathall Community College and Tavistock and Summerhill School. The closest station to Lindfield is Haywards Heath station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west. A little further out are Waterbury Castle (2.7 miles north-east) and Parish Museum (under half a mile north-east). Not far away are Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Signs you need a roof survey in Lindfield
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, particularly near trees.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose chimney pots
If you own a rental within reach of Haywards Heath station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.