West Sussex · London and the South East
Abbotsford Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys around Abbotsford, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Abbotsford: your questions answered
Will you come out to Abbotsford?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Wivelsfield station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Landlord roof survey in Abbotsford: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in Abbotsford and across London and South East England. A visit typically takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely, and by drone where it’s applicable. A written report with photos follows. We are frequently asked to look into blocked gutters over flats and standing water on a flat roof, across blocks of flats, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks.
In a village or hamlet like Abbotsford, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Abbotsford (RH15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Abbotsford, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Abbotsford
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
If you own a rental within reach of Wivelsfield station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Landlord roof surveys around Abbotsford
Ockenden Manor, about 2.3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Abbotsford. 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. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Edward the Confessor, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a building like St Paul's Catholic College, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Abbotsford is about 1 mile north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. If you’re in Abbotsford, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our West Sussex coverage includes Abbotsford and the places around it. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Here we cover the RH15 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Abbotsford: Jacob's Post (1 mile south), World's End (1 mile south-east), Burgess Hill (1 mile south-east), Goddards Green (1 mile west) and Ansty (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (12 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-west).
Near you in Abbotsford
Around Abbotsford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Woolpack Public House and Sheddingdean Community Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Wivelsfield station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Burgess Hill Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.4 miles south). For a walk, there’s Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Outbuildings and barns around Abbotsford are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that’s hard to see. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather and get close attention.
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats