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Roof survey in Rowfant, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Rowfant, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
About our roof survey in Rowfant
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey the roof space, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we are asked to look at most are standing water on a flat roof and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching.
Some older homes in villages like Rowfant are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Rowfant (RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. In a small place like Rowfant, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
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The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere like Rowfant needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
To get a price for roof surveys in Rowfant, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
What a roof survey looks like in Rowfant
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Gravetye Manor about 2.7 miles south-east, Rowfant sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
For an older house near a landmark like All Saints Parish Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you run a business near County Mall, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Turners Hill CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Rowfant is about 4 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Surveys in Rowfant work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex.
Here we cover the RH10 postcode area for roof surveys. We also cover Copthorne (2 miles north-west), Worth (2 miles west), Pound Hill (2 miles west), Maidenbower (2 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (4 miles west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles east) and Broadfield (5 miles west).
Near you in Rowfant
For rail, the closest station is Three Bridges station, about 2.6 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include County Mall (3.6 miles west) and Langley Green Hospital (4 miles west). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
Questions from Rowfant
Will you come out to Rowfant?
Yes. Rowfant is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Rowfant?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport comes within about 2 miles of Rowfant. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Rowfant?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.