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Roof survey in North Heath, West Sussex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across North Heath, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Useful tips for North Heath property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
About our roof survey in North Heath
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. Common reasons to book are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, on lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like North Heath, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- North Heath (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in North Heath
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. In a place like North Heath, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
North Heath questions
Do you cover smaller places like North Heath?
Yes, North Heath is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in North Heath is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How do I book a survey in North Heath?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
Landlord and commercial surveys in North Heath
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in North Heath. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in North Heath
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses such as Old Place Manor, about 2.1 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around North Heath goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
North Heath is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. North Heath gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Crawley is in our area too.
Surveys in RH20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Gay Street Lane and Stane Street. Close by, we survey roofs in Gay Street (1 mile south-east), Adversane (1 mile north), Codmore Hill (1 mile south-west), Broomershill (1 mile south) and Nutbourne (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Near you in North Heath
For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west of the centre. Open spaces near North Heath include The Mens.
Towns and villages near North Heath
Other services in North Heath
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around North Heath, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.