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Roof Survey in Maidenbower
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Maidenbower and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Why it’s worth a survey now in Maidenbower
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. With lower homes, common in places like Maidenbower, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Maidenbower
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys on any day of the week
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Roof survey in Maidenbower: what you get
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away from the wall and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Maidenbower drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Maidenbower (RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Maidenbower homes and their roofs
The wider area around Maidenbower has a long history of building, with Gravetye Manor about 4.1 miles east. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Maidenbower is part of Crawley, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. On homes of that age, felt underlay, flat roofs, gutters and fixings may all be due attention.
If you let a flat or house near Three Bridges station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live in an older home near St Nicholas' Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Maidenbower is about 2 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Bookings from Maidenbower are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our West Sussex coverage includes Maidenbower and the places around it.
Roof surveys in RH10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Holder Road, Palmer Road and Casher Road. We also cover Worth (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile north-west), Tilgate (1 mile west), Pound Hill (1 mile north) and Crawley (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles west) and Billingshurst (14 miles south-west).
Around Maidenbower
Around Maidenbower, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oriel High School, Tilgate Park and The Charcoal Burner pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Maidenbower is Three Bridges station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (2 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
Questions from Maidenbower
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Maidenbower worth including?
Usually, yes: let us know about it when you book so the visit can include it. Flat-roofed garages and porches are common in new towns like Crawley, and older felt coverings may be near the end of their life.
I let a flat near Three Bridges station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How do I book a survey in Maidenbower?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. A visit to a smaller place like Maidenbower is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Let us know about past leaks
- File the report with your home documents
- Check we can open the loft hatch
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
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What affects the price in Maidenbower
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
When to book a survey in Maidenbower
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Look out for signs like these:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Homes near green spaces such as Tilgate Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- 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
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys