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Roof survey in Shipley, West Sussex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Shipley, with photographs and a written report.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Roof survey in Shipley
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. Typical surveys look at flashings that have come away from the wall and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, on the roof space, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles.
In a small place like Shipley, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
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 applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Shipley (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. In a place like Shipley, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Every finding written up with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Local roofs in Shipley
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Shipley CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church like The Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Shipley is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Shipley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. There’s also a page for Crawley.
We survey roofs across the RH13 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Church Close and School Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Shipley, we cover Whitehall (1 mile south-west), Dragons Green (1 mile north), Broomer's Corner (1 mile south-west), Dial Post (2 miles south) and West Grinstead (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Around Shipley
The nearest railway station is Billingshurst station, roughly 4 miles north-west of the centre. Open spaces near Shipley include Knepp Wildland.
Common roof problems in Shipley
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
For landlords with property near Billingshurst station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will the report include photos?
Also in Shipley
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older rural homes like those around Shipley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
FAQs for Shipley
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Billingshurst station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Shipley is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How much does a roof survey cost in Shipley?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.