West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Whitemans Green
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Whitemans Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Whitemans Green
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We are frequently asked to look into flashings that have come away from the wall and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, on the roof space, natural slate and flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Whitemans Green, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
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.
- Place
- Whitemans Green (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Whitemans Green
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Common questions in Whitemans Green
Can a landlord with a rental near Haywards Heath station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Do you cover smaller places like Whitemans Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from ground level, windows and the roof space, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is 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.
Do you need a roof survey in Whitemans Green?
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Cottages and farmhouses around Whitemans Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What a roof survey looks like in Whitemans Green
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 0.6 miles south lies Ockenden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Whitemans Green has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Haywards Heath station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Whitemans Green is about 2 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Whitemans Green is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Whitemans Green is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on London Road, Tollgate Lane and Ardingly Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Cuckfield (1 mile south-east), Brook Street (1 mile north), Slough Green (1 mile west), Staplefield (2 miles north-west) and Warninglid (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-west) and Lancing (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Whitemans Green
Around Whitemans Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Rose And Crown Public House, Warden Park School and Warden Park School. For rail, the closest station is Haywards Heath station, about 1.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include St Francis Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (0.5 miles south). For a walk, there’s Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. In a small place like Whitemans Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
For a price for your roof in Whitemans Green, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Whitemans Green
- Every finding written up with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Leave roof access to professionals
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Whitemans Green
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.