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Roof Survey in Staplefield
Roof surveys in Staplefield and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Roof survey in Staplefield: what you get
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. We survey flat roofs, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are loose ridge or hip tiles and standing water on a flat roof.
In a small place like Staplefield, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Staplefield (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Staplefield: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Balcombe station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Staplefield?
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.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Staplefield can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Keep the report with your property records
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Staplefield
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Why get it checked now?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. For older village homes like those around Staplefield, 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: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Staplefield
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a roof survey in Staplefield?
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
Problems we come across often include:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Torn or sagging underlay
Anyone responsible for a site like St Mark's CofE Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What experience they bring
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
Places near Staplefield
What else we do in Staplefield
Local roofs in Staplefield
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Tyes Place, about 0.4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Staplefield. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mark, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Balcombe station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Staplefield is about 4 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. In Staplefield, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Staplefield is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for roof surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RH17. Streets in the area include Cuckfield Road and Rose Cottage Lane, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Staplefield, we cover Slough Green (1 mile south), Warninglid (1 mile south-west), Brook Street (2 miles south-east), Whitemans Green (2 miles south-east) and Balcombe (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Staplefield
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Victory Inn. The nearest railway station is Balcombe station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Cuckfield Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and St Francis Hospital (4.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.