West Sussex · London and the South East
Pulborough Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Pulborough. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof survey in Pulborough
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, so it is easy to find a day that suits. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are condensation or damp timbers in the loft and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
Around Pulborough, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Pulborough (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A full building survey of the property
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Pulborough
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
What affects the price in Pulborough
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Pulborough
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like St Mary's Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Old Place Manor, about 0.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Pulborough. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Pulborough is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Bookings from Pulborough are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across West Sussex, we cover Pulborough and the places around it. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Surveys in RH20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include London Road, Station Road and Rectory Close, all of which we cover. Pulborough is on the A283, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Hardham (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (1 mile north-west), Coldwaltham (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (3 miles west) and Bedham (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Pulborough
In Pulborough, that means homes and buildings near The Oddfellows Arms, among other places. Pulborough’s nearest station is Pulborough station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (3.8 miles south-east) and Coates Castle (3.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Photograph stains when they appear
Your report arrives by email. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. On timing, it usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Pulborough, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- 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 written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Your questions about roof surveys in Pulborough
I let a flat near Pulborough station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Will you come out to Pulborough?
Yes. Pulborough is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.