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Roof survey in Monk's Gate, West Sussex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Monk's Gate, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Roof survey in Monk's Gate: what you get
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a proper look. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you’ve noticed slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and cracked mortar along the ridge, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Monk's Gate are 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Monk's Gate (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Monk's Gate: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as 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. If you look after a building like St Andrew's CofE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Monk's Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Monk's Gate and the rest of West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
All of RH13 is covered for roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Coolhurst Close, Nuthurst Road and Brighton Road. If you are just outside Monk's Gate, we cover Mannings Heath (1 mile north), Lower Beeding (1 mile east), Crabtree (2 miles south-east), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Roffey (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Monk's Gate
In Monk's Gate, that means homes and buildings near The Dun Horse pub, Newells Preparatory School and The Forest School, among other places. Monk's Gate’s nearest station is Horsham station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (3.4 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Monk's Gate include Warnham LNR.
Why get it checked now?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is frequently been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the loft space, we can often spot it sooner. For older village homes like those around Monk's Gate, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Monk's Gate
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Monk's Gate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted, especially at the verges and ridge.
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack, as far as we can safely see them. We note any lean or loose pots.
Signs you need a roof survey in Monk's Gate
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.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Worn or blocked valleys
Trees in and around Leonardslee shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before booking anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
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Your questions about roof surveys in Monk's Gate
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.
Is my home in Monk's Gate listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How much does a roof survey cost in Monk's Gate?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older rural homes like those around Monk's Gate can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.