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Roof survey in West Grinstead, West Sussex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around West Grinstead, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
About our roof survey in West Grinstead
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- West Grinstead (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in West Grinstead
Landlords, agents and building managers in West Grinstead and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
FAQs for West Grinstead
Will you come out to West Grinstead?
Yes, West Grinstead is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you cover West Grinstead?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and West Grinstead is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long does a roof survey take?
It typically takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Report times depend on the package.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How much does a roof survey cost in West Grinstead?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Signs you need a roof survey in West Grinstead
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Around West Grinstead, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs. On timing, it typically takes an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near West Grinstead can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. In a place like West Grinstead, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in West Grinstead
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A report with photographs
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Visits on any day of the week
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Roof surveys in West Grinstead: local notes
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
If you live in an older home near Shrine Church of Our Lady of Consolation and St Francis, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
West Grinstead is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in West Grinstead, we can survey the roof. Across West Sussex, we cover West Grinstead and the places around it. Crawley is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RH13. Streets in the area include Steyning Road, Carylls Meadow and Clothalls Lane, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Littleworth (1 mile south-east), Partridge Green (1 mile south-east), Dial Post (2 miles south-west), Shipley (2 miles west) and Whitehall (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (10 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Near you in West Grinstead
Not far away are Knepp Wildland.