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Rudgwick Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Rudgwick and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Do you need a roof survey in Rudgwick?
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Take a building like Rudgwick Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- When you’ll get the report
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rudgwick
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. If you are worried about worn or blocked valleys and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, lead flashings and the roof space alike.
Older buildings in small places like Rudgwick may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Rudgwick (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Rudgwick
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For landlords with property near Christs Hospital station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Rudgwick is about 6 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Roofs in Rudgwick get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Roof surveys in RH12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer roof surveys to properties on Station Road, Thurne Way and Jubilee Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Bucks Green (1 mile south-west), Tisman's Common (1 mile west), The Haven (2 miles south), Slinfold (2 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles east), Horsham (6 miles east), Broadfield (10 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Rudgwick
Typical jobs here are in homes near Pennthorpe School and The Queen's Head Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 4.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles east).
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
FAQs for Rudgwick
I let a flat near Christs Hospital station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Rudgwick is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. 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.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted.
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’ll say so.
Why act early in Rudgwick
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. In a small place like Rudgwick, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Why book us in Rudgwick
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- Photos and a written report every time
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rudgwick
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a hamlet or village like Rudgwick, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.