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Roof survey in Slinfold, West Sussex
Roof surveys in Slinfold, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose chimney pots
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
How the survey works
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. The visit normally takes an hour or two for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Slinfold can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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 let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Slinfold
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey lead flashings, the roof space and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and torn or sagging underlay.
Older buildings in small places like Slinfold may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Slinfold (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Let us know about past leaks
- Keep the report with your property records
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
We email the report to you. 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, with recommendations.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Roof surveys in Slinfold: local notes
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Living close to Farlington Strood Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If you look after a building like Slinfold CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Christs Hospital station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Slinfold is about 4 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out roof surveys in Slinfold for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our West Sussex coverage includes Slinfold. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on The Street, Park Road and West Way or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Slinfold include The Haven (2 miles west), Five Oaks (2 miles south-west), Rudgwick (2 miles north-west), Bucks Green (3 miles north-west) and Tisman's Common (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (10 miles east), Horsham (4 miles east), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (14 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east) and Storrington (10 miles south).
Around Slinfold
Typical jobs here are in homes near Farlington Strood Park and Tanbridge House School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 2.2 miles south-east. A little further out are Horsham Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Also near Slinfold
What else we do in Slinfold
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. For older village homes like those around Slinfold, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Slinfold
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A written report with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- A structural engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
Slinfold questions
Is Slinfold within the area you cover?
Yes, Slinfold is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Slinfold is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.