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Roof Survey in Pease Pottage
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Pease Pottage. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Pease Pottage
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We’re often asked to look into ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, on ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and natural slate.
In a smaller place like Pease Pottage, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Pease Pottage (RH11)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Pease Pottage
Crawley, which Pease Pottage is part of, is one of England’s 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. Low-pitched roofs shed water more slowly, and older concrete tiles, felt and gutters on these homes may be nearing the end of their life. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport comes within about 2 miles of Pease Pottage. If the drone is used for your survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
With Tyes Place about 3.4 miles south, the area around Pease Pottage has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. If you own a rental within reach of Crawley station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Pease Pottage is about 2 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. We visit Pease Pottage as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Across West Sussex, we cover Pease Pottage and the places around it.
Surveys in RH11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Bellevue Farm Road, Gordons Way and Stanford Brook Way. If you’re just outside Pease Pottage, we cover Furnace Green (2 miles north-east), Balcombe Lane (3 miles east), Balcombe (3 miles south-east), Staplefield (3 miles south) and Worth Abbey (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (6 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles west) and West Green (3 miles north).
Around Pease Pottage
In Pease Pottage, that means homes and buildings near The Black Swan pub, Tilgate Park and Cottesmore School and the streets around them. The closest station to Pease Pottage is Crawley station, about 2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are County Mall (2.1 miles north) and Crawley Museum (2.3 miles north). Not far away are Tilgate Lake.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Pease Pottage
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Common questions in Pease Pottage
Can a landlord with a rental near Crawley station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building.
Do you cover smaller places like Pease Pottage?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Pease Pottage?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a smaller place like Pease Pottage, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
Prices for roof surveys in Pease Pottage
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
One thing that affects the price is 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.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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What we can’t see
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Pease Pottage
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Common roof problems in Pease Pottage
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Torn or sagging underlay
Homes near green spaces like Tilgate Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one