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Twineham Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Twineham. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Twineham, older homes can have small or awkward roof 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.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Twineham
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. Common reasons to book are valley linings that have cracked or split and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, on lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate.
Some older homes in villages like Twineham are 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Twineham (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Twineham: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Burgess Hill station?
Yes, that is a common request. 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 Twineham listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about one to two 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.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. Older and listed buildings around Twineham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in Twineham, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What a roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
What a roof survey looks like in Twineham
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Twineham CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Peter, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to Burgess Hill station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Twineham is about 4 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Twineham. Twineham is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. Brighton is in our area too.
Roof surveys in RH17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Twineham Green (1 mile north), Wineham (1 mile west), Crosspost (2 miles north), High Cross (2 miles south) and Kent Street (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Around Twineham
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Paul's Catholic College and the streets around them. The closest station to Twineham is Burgess Hill station, roughly 3.7 miles east. A little further out are The Dene Hospital (2 miles east) and Burgess Hill Museum (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.