West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Watersfield
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Watersfield, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
When to book a survey in Watersfield
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
Common reasons to book include:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Giles: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What happens after the report arrives
Roof survey in Watersfield: what you get
We survey roofs in Watersfield and across London and South East England. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us. If you are worried about torn or sagging underlay and cracked mortar along the ridge, we can find out what’s behind it, on clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks alike.
In a small place like Watersfield, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Watersfield (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar, as wind can lift them.
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
Your questions about roof surveys in Watersfield
Will you come out to Watersfield?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Pulborough station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere as small as Watersfield, access is often the only tricky part. 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.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Useful tips for Watersfield property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Stay off ladders and the roof
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
What a roof survey looks like in Watersfield
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you let a flat or house near Pulborough station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Bignor Roman Villa, about 1.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Watersfield. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Watersfield is about 8 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We carry out roof surveys in Watersfield for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We work across the RH20 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on London Road, Chapel Close and River Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Watersfield include Coldwaltham (1 mile north-east), Lower Horncroft (1 mile north), West Burton (1 mile south-west), Coates (2 miles north-west) and Bury (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Watersfield
In Watersfield, that means homes and buildings near St James' CofE Primary School and The Labouring Man pub, among other places. Watersfield’s nearest station is Pulborough station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Amberley Museum (2.5 miles south) and Coates Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.