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Landlord Roof Survey in Balcombe
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Balcombe, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings as far as can be seen safely.
About our landlord roof survey in Balcombe
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when booking. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey converted houses, gutters and downpipes and rented houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters overflowing onto walls and missing or loose roof coverings.
Some older homes in villages like Balcombe are 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Balcombe (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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FAQs for Balcombe
Can a landlord with a rental near Balcombe station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Is my home in Balcombe listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Balcombe homes and their roofs
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Tyes Place, about 2.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Balcombe. 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.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Mary are frequently 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. For landlords with property near Balcombe station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Balcombe is about 4 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We provide landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Balcombe and the surrounding area. Balcombe is one of the places in West Sussex we cover.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include London Road, Stockcroft Road and Deanland Road, all of which we cover. Balcombe sits on or near the B2036. We also cover the places around Balcombe: Balcombe Lane (1 mile north), Brook Street (2 miles south), Staplefield (2 miles south-west), Worth Abbey (3 miles north) and Whitemans Green (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (5 miles north-west), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles north-west).
Around Balcombe
There is a railway station in Balcombe itself: Balcombe station. Nearby you will also find Princess Royal Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (3.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Balcombe
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak and by then more has been damaged.
Problems we come across often include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaks into upper flats
- Flashings that have come away
Anyone responsible for a site like Balcombe CofE Controlled Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What experience they bring
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Balcombe
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Balcombe often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Why act early in Balcombe
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you are asking contractors to price. For an older or listed building in a place like Balcombe, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Balcombe
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 20+ years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.