West Sussex · London and the South East
Warminghurst Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Warminghurst, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Landlords, agents and block managers in Warminghurst
Landlords and agents in Warminghurst book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
About our roof survey in Warminghurst
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you are worried about ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Warminghurst, 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. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Warminghurst (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Warminghurst property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- File the report with your home documents
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
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What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Warminghurst often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East frequently have clay plain tiles. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Warminghurst questions
Is my home in Warminghurst listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
I let a flat near Pulborough station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Local roofs in Warminghurst
About 3.9 miles south-west lies Parham House, a reminder of how long the area around Warminghurst has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Ashington CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Pulborough station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Warminghurst is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Warminghurst is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Our West Sussex coverage includes Warminghurst and the places around it. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in RH20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Warminghurst include Thakeham (1 mile north-west), Abingworth (1 mile west), Goose Green (1 mile north), Heath Common (1 mile south-west) and West Chiltington (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Warminghurst
Around Warminghurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rydon Community College. Warminghurst’s nearest station is Pulborough station, roughly 4.7 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
When to book a survey in Warminghurst
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, especially near trees.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Loose chimney pots
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
The streets around a church like Church of the Holy Sepulchre are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What exactly goes into their report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they won’t be able to tell you