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Roof survey in Worth Abbey, West Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Worth Abbey. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
About our roof survey in Worth Abbey
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run seven days a week, so it is easy to find a day that suits. If you’re worried about worn or blocked valleys and standing water on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and the roof space alike.
Somewhere as small as Worth Abbey, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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 is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Worth Abbey (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Why it is worth a survey now in Worth Abbey
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. Older and listed buildings around Worth Abbey may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Roof surveys around Worth Abbey
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as Gravetye Manor, about 2.5 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Worth Abbey goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as Oriel High School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Take an older house close to Abbey Church of Our Lady Help of Christians: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Three Bridges station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Worth Abbey is about 3 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Worth Abbey across London and South East England. Worth Abbey is one of the places in West Sussex we cover.
All of RH10 is covered for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Worth Abbey: Balcombe Lane (2 miles south-west), Furnace Green (2 miles west), Balcombe (3 miles south), Pease Pottage (4 miles west) and Staplefield (5 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (3 miles west), Horsham (9 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (5 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles west).
Around Worth Abbey
The nearest railway station is Three Bridges station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west. A little further out are County Mall (3.4 miles west) and Crawley Hospital (4 miles west). For a walk, there is Tilgate Lake.
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Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Let us know about past leaks
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Worth Abbey
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere as small as Worth Abbey, 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.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- 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’s 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.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Worth Abbey questions
Do you cover smaller places like Worth Abbey?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Worth Abbey listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
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. We’ll talk about access as you book.