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Roof survey in Pyecombe, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Pyecombe.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
How a roof survey works in Pyecombe
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. 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 lifted, split or missing lead flashings and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, on chimney stacks, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys.
In a small place like Pyecombe, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Pyecombe (BN45)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- 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
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- A full building survey of the property
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Pyecombe
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
FAQs for Pyecombe
Is my home in Pyecombe listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Will you come out to Pyecombe?
Yes, Pyecombe is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Pyecombe?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
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What else we do in Pyecombe
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Let us know about past leaks
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere as small as Pyecombe, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- 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
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
For a price for your roof in Pyecombe, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys seven days a week
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What a roof survey looks like in Pyecombe
Pyecombe lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Transfiguration, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Take a building like Downlands Community School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Preston Manor & Gardens, about 4 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Pyecombe. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Pyecombe is about 4 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Roofs in Pyecombe get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Pyecombe is one of the places in West Sussex where we work.
Roof surveys in BN45 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, School Lane and Church Hill and the roads around them. We also cover Saddlescombe (1 mile south-west), Waterhall (2 miles south), Patcham (3 miles south), Westdene (3 miles south) and Hollingbury (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Pyecombe
The closest station to Pyecombe is Hassocks station, roughly 1.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Clayton Castle (1 mile north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (1.7 miles north). Not far away are Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.