West Sussex · London and the South East
Westmeston Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Westmeston. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Westmeston
About 4.9 miles south-west lies Preston Manor & Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Westmeston has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Hassocks station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Martin, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Ditchling (St Margaret's) Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Westmeston is about 4 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Surveys in Westmeston work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Across West Sussex, we cover Westmeston.
We survey roofs across BN6 for roof surveys. We also cover Ditchling (1 mile north), Keymer (2 miles north-west), Clayton (2 miles west), Hassocks (2 miles north-west) and Hurst Wickham (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (14 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-west) and Lancing (11 miles south-west).
Around Westmeston
We work in homes and buildings around The Bull Hotel and Downlands Community School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hassocks station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (1.7 miles west) and The Dene Hospital (4.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
Roof survey in Westmeston: what you get
Our roof surveys cover Westmeston and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’ve noticed ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and cracked mortar along the ridge, we can find out what’s behind it, on clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and flat roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like Westmeston 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Westmeston (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Westmeston
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Westmeston, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- 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
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Westmeston, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Stay off ladders and the roof
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
FAQs for Westmeston
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hassocks station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building.
Do you cover smaller places like Westmeston?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip, leaving gaps along the courses.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Westmeston, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% of clients satisfied
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.