West Sussex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Ashington
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Ashington from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Ashington
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
How a landlord roof survey works in Ashington
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Ashington and the rest of London and the South East. A visit normally takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. We survey converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about worn ridges, hips and verges and ceiling stains reported by tenants.
In a small place like Ashington, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Ashington (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Ashington: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ashington?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Ashington is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Ashington?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Tell tenants when we are coming
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Landlord roof surveys in Ashington: local notes
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Ashington has a long history of building, with Parham House about 4.5 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For an older house near a landmark such as Ashington Methodist Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Ashington CofE Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Ashington is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Ashington is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our West Sussex coverage includes Ashington and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Surveys in RH20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like London Road, The Sands and Hillcrest Drive, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Wiston (1 mile south-east), Dial Post (3 miles north-east), Ashurst (3 miles east), Broomer's Corner (3 miles north) and Whitehall (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (10 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Ashington
Around Ashington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rydon Community College and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find The Storrington And District Museum (2.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Ashington, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. For an older or listed building in a place like Ashington, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ashington
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We record anything visible.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently need replacing after around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.