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Roof Survey in Pickhurst
Wondering about the roof at a property in Pickhurst? We carry out roof surveys in Pickhurst and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roof survey in Pickhurst
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. If you are worried about worn or blocked valleys and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Pickhurst, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Pickhurst (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Pickhurst can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Towns and villages near Pickhurst
What else we do in Pickhurst
Landlords, agents and block managers in Pickhurst
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Leave roof access to professionals
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Roof surveys in Pickhurst: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Pickhurst has a long history of building, with Old Place Manor about 1.2 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Pulborough station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Pickhurst is about 11 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Pickhurst, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Pickhurst is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. Crawley is in our area too.
Surveys in RH20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Pickhurst, we cover Pulborough (1 mile south-east), Bedham (2 miles west), Hardham (2 miles south), Fittleworth (2 miles south-west) and Lower Horncroft (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Pickhurst
The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Coates Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Pickhurst include The Mens.
FAQs for Pickhurst
Can a landlord with a rental near Pulborough station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pickhurst?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, like serious sagging, we will say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Do you work in Pickhurst?
Yes, we do. Pickhurst is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and the South East. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is frequently nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at, as far as we can safely see them. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.