West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Snow Hill
Roof surveys across Snow Hill, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
About our roof survey in Snow Hill
Our roof surveys cover Snow Hill and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Typical surveys look at loose chimney pots and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, across lead flashings, natural slate and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Snow Hill, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Snow Hill (RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. 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.
Nearby places to Snow Hill
What else we do in Snow Hill
Leave it or get it looked at?
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. For an older or listed building in a place like Snow Hill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Snow Hill
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
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 need to know.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Snow Hill
With Saint Hill Manor about 3.4 miles south-east, Snow Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport comes within about 2 miles of Snow Hill. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
Landlords with a home close to East Grinstead station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Snow Hill is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Snow Hill is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Snow Hill and the places around it.
We cover every part of RH10 for roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Snow Hill and Green Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Snow Hill, we cover Domewood (1 mile north-east), Furnace Wood (1 mile east), Crawley Down (1 mile south), Felbridge (2 miles east) and Newchapel (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (5 miles south-west), Horsham (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Snow Hill
Around Snow Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Imberhorne School and The Curious Pig in the Parlour pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is East Grinstead station, about 3 miles east. Nearby you will also find Effingham Park Motor Museum (under half a mile west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (3.7 miles east). The countryside around Snow Hill includes Hedgecourt Lake.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Snow Hill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Snow Hill questions
Are there drone restrictions around Snow Hill?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Snow Hill is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Will you come out to Snow Hill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
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.
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.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.