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Abingworth Landlord Roof Survey
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Abingworth and across West Sussex.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Flashings that have come away
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Abingworth
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We survey converted houses, rented houses and blocks of flats, and people most frequently book us about cracked or leaning shared chimneys and standing water on a flat roof.
In a village or hamlet like Abingworth, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Abingworth (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Abingworth
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Older cottages and farmhouses around Abingworth 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.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Abingworth
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Every finding written up with photos
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Abingworth
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Abingworth: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Abingworth?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Pulborough station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Abingworth can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
Towns and villages near Abingworth
What else we do in Abingworth
Landlord roof surveys around Abingworth
Historic houses such as Parham House, about 3.1 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Abingworth goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Thakeham Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Pulborough station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Abingworth is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Abingworth for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our West Sussex coverage includes Abingworth and the places around it. Brighton is in our area too.
Surveys in RH20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Abingworth Crescent, Chestnut Drive and Shelley Place, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Thakeham (1 mile north-east), Warminghurst (1 mile east), Heath Common (1 mile south-east), West Chiltington Common (1 mile west) and West Chiltington (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Abingworth
We work in homes and buildings around Rydon Community College. Abingworth’s nearest station is Pulborough station, about 3.9 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Abingworth include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- File each roof report for future reference
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
Checking the roof from the ground
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.