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Roof survey in Plummers Plain, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Plummers Plain. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof survey in Plummers Plain
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. Typical surveys look at ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, on clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space.
In a village or hamlet like Plummers Plain, older cottages and farmhouses often 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Plummers Plain (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Plummers Plain: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Faygate station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building.
Do you cover smaller places like Plummers Plain?
Yes. Plummers Plain is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
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.
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Nearby places to Plummers Plain
Other services in Plummers Plain
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Plummers Plain
The wider area around Plummers Plain has a long history of building, with Tyes Place about 2.9 miles east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Faygate station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Newells Preparatory School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Plummers Plain is about 4 miles east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Plummers Plain is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Plummers Plain is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for roof surveys.
Roof surveys in RH13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like Handford Way, Handcross Road and Hammerpond Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Plummers Plain: Slaugham (1 mile east), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-west), Handcross (2 miles north-east), Mannings Heath (2 miles west) and Crabtree (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (5 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Plummers Plain
Around Plummers Plain, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Wheatsheaf pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Plummers Plain is Faygate station, about 3.8 miles north. A little further out are Horsham Hospital (4.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
Honest limits
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A full building survey of the property
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Plummers Plain
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Plummers Plain, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Plummers Plain
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
What affects the price in Plummers Plain
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.