West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Maplehurst
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Maplehurst, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose chimney pots
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Roof survey in Maplehurst: what you get
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’ve noticed cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Maplehurst may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Maplehurst (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Maplehurst homes and their roofs
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For landlords with property near Christs Hospital station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like St Andrew's CofE Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Andrew, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Maplehurst is about 4 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Surveys in Maplehurst work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across West Sussex, we cover Maplehurst and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We survey roofs across RH13 for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Nuthurst Road, Park Lane and Copsale Road. If you’re just outside Maplehurst, we cover Nuthurst (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles north-west), Tower Hill (4 miles north-west), Brooks Green (4 miles west) and Horsham (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (9 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Maplehurst
The nearest railway station is Christs Hospital station, about 3.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (4.3 miles north) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- 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. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Maplehurst
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
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What you can safely check yourself
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.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and the South East. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Maplehurst needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- 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.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Questions from Maplehurst
Do you cover smaller places like Maplehurst?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Christs Hospital station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How we price roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Why act early in Maplehurst
Leaks rarely show up right away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the roof space, we can often spot it sooner. For an older or listed building in a place like Maplehurst, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book us in Maplehurst
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Every finding written up with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
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