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Ashurst Wood Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Ashurst Wood, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Ashurst Wood: what you get
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey blocks of flats, converted houses and gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about slipped or missing slates and tiles and flashings that have come away.
Older buildings in small places like Ashurst Wood may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Ashurst Wood (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Ashurst Wood
How do I find out if my home in Ashurst Wood is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near East Grinstead station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you work in Ashurst Wood?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Ashurst Wood.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. For older village homes like those around Ashurst Wood, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Ashurst Wood
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Ashurst Wood, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the roof space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Deal with urgent items first
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
When to book a survey in Ashurst Wood
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Look out for signs like these:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
If you look after a building like Ashurst Wood Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will the report include photos?
- What experience they bring
Ashurst Wood homes and their roofs
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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. About 1.9 miles north-east lies Hammerwood Park, a reminder of how long the area around Ashurst Wood has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near East Grinstead station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church such as St Dunstan are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Ashurst Wood is about 2 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Ashurst Wood, we can come and survey your property. Ashurst Wood is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for landlord roof surveys. Crawley is in our area too.
Every address in RH19 is covered for landlord roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Woods Hill Lane, Wray Close and Woods Hill Close. We also cover the places around Ashurst Wood: East Grinstead (2 miles north-west), Hammerwood (2 miles north-east), Saint Hill Green (2 miles west), Dormans Park (3 miles north-west) and Dormansland (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-west), Broadfield (10 miles west) and Bewbush (11 miles west).
Near you in Ashurst Wood
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Maypole Inn, Sackville School and Stoke Brunswick School, among other places. Ashurst Wood’s nearest station is East Grinstead station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are East Grinstead Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.5 miles east). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.