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Roof survey in Tower Hill, West Sussex
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Tower Hill and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
How a roof survey works in Tower Hill
We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you’re worried about ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and valley linings that have cracked or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Tower Hill, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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 frequently the first to give way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Tower Hill (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What we are asked to look at in Tower Hill
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Mary: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- What experience they bring
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. In a small place like Tower Hill, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Tower Hill
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Tower Hill questions
I let a flat near Christs Hospital station. Can you check the roof?
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.
Is my home in Tower Hill listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
How long does the visit take?
Allow about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
Do you work in Tower Hill?
Yes. Tower Hill is part of the area we cover.
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Tower Hill, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Tower Hill
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Homes near green spaces such as Warnham Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Anyone responsible for a site like St John's Catholic Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Tower Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Tower Hill, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our West Sussex coverage includes Tower Hill and the places around it. Crawley is in our area too.
Every address in RH13 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on Tower Hill, Tower Close and Salisbury Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Tower Hill include Broadbridge Heath (1 mile north-west), Horsham (1 mile north-east), Southwater (2 miles south), Itchingfield (2 miles west) and Warnham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (11 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles east), Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south) and Broadfield (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Tower Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Tanbridge House School, Warnham Park and The Doyle School of Design and Technology. For rail, the closest station is Christs Hospital station, about 0.9 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.1 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Warnham LNR.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none, and we note its condition.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip, leaving gaps along the courses.