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Roof survey in Tilgate, West Sussex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Tilgate, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
About our roof survey in Tilgate
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you’ve noticed ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Tilgate, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Tilgate (RH10, RH11)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tilgate questions
How do I find out if my home in Tilgate is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Tilgate worth including?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it as you book. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically 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.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
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What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a smaller place like Tilgate, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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What affects the price in Tilgate
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
For a price for your roof in Tilgate, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Why act early in Tilgate
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. Arranging work in a smaller place like Tilgate is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
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 book us in Tilgate
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Landlords, agents and block managers in Tilgate
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Roof surveys in Tilgate: local notes
With Tyes Place about 4.6 miles south, Tilgate sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Tilgate is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
For an older house near a landmark like Holy Trinity, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like The Oaks Primary School & Nursery will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Homes near green spaces such as Tilgate Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Tilgate is about 1 mile south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Tilgate can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across West Sussex, we cover Tilgate and the places around it.
Here we cover the RH10 and RH11 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on York Road, Nash Road and Cook Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Tilgate, we cover Southgate (1 mile west), Crawley (1 mile north-west), Three Bridges (1 mile north-east), Maidenbower (1 mile east) and West Green (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (6 miles west).
Near you in Tilgate
Around Tilgate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Thomas Bennett Community College, The Grasshopper pub and Tilgate Park, among other places. The closest station to Tilgate is Crawley station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include County Mall (0.7 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Tilgate Lake.