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Roof survey in Wivelsfield, West Sussex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Wivelsfield. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose chimney pots
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
How a roof survey works in Wivelsfield
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages frequently have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you’ve noticed gutters that overflow in heavy rain and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Wivelsfield, many roofs stand in the open, 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 often where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Wivelsfield (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Wivelsfield frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Wivelsfield: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Wivelsfield station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Is my home in Wivelsfield listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. 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.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Mention any damp patches as you book
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Do you need a roof survey in Wivelsfield?
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, especially near trees.
Problems we come across often include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose chimney pots
Take a building like Wivelsfield Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the survey will not cover
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wivelsfield
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Wivelsfield. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What a roof survey looks like in Wivelsfield
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Wivelsfield station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Ockenden Manor, about 3.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wivelsfield. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Wivelsfield is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Bookings from Wivelsfield are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Wivelsfield is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Blackmores, Ditchling Road and Green Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Wivelsfield Green (1 mile east), Ditchling Common (1 mile south), Haywards Heath (2 miles north), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-east) and Plumpton Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (12 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west), Lancing (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Wivelsfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Burgess Hill Academy and Royal Oak pub. The closest station to Wivelsfield is Wivelsfield station, roughly 1.4 miles west. Nearby you will also find St Francis Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Burgess Hill Museum (1.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Ditchling Beacon.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. Older cottages and farmhouses around Wivelsfield can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.