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Roof survey in Mannings Heath, West Sussex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Mannings Heath from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
How a roof survey works in Mannings Heath
We survey roofs in Mannings Heath and across London and South East England. Visits run seven days a week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you are ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are debris building up in roof valleys and cracked mortar along the ridge.
In a village or hamlet like Mannings Heath, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few 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. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Mannings Heath (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Mannings Heath
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mannings Heath?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near Horsham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
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What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- A structural engineer’s report
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
Why get it checked now?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm. In a place like Mannings Heath, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Mannings Heath
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.
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.
How we price roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Mannings Heath, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Roof surveys around Mannings Heath
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Horsham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live in an older home near Church of the Good Shepherd, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Take a building like The Forest School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Mannings Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Mannings Heath is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage includes Mannings Heath and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RH13. We cover properties on Church Road, Ryecroft Meadow and Masons Field. Other places close to Mannings Heath include Monk's Gate (1 mile south), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles north), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Crabtree (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Mannings Heath
In Mannings Heath, that means homes and buildings near Newells Preparatory School and The Dun Horse pub. For rail, the closest station is Horsham station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (2.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Warnham LNR.