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Landlord Roof Survey in Barns Green
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Barns Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Common roof problems in Barns Green
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, particularly on taller buildings.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlords with a home close to Christs Hospital station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Landlord roof survey in Barns Green
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We survey shared roofs, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks, and people most often book us about damaged pots and flaunching and flashings that have come away.
Some older homes in villages like Barns Green are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Barns Green (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded where we can see them safely.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access, and the report says what was seen.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Towns and villages near Barns Green
What else we do in Barns Green
Landlords, agents and block managers in Barns Green
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Barns Green: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Barns Green?
Yes, Barns Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Christs Hospital 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.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Barns Green?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Landlord roof surveys around Barns Green
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you look after a building like Barns Green Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Barns Green is about 4 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Barns Green, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. Barns Green is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RH13. Whether your property is on The Hordens, Smugglers Way and Finians Field or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Barns Green include Brooks Green (1 mile south), Itchingfield (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles east), Tower Hill (3 miles north-east) and Broadbridge Heath (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Barns Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Queen's Head Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Christs Hospital station, about 1.9 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Horsham Hospital (4 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
The survey, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Barns Green, 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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 loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. In a small place like Barns Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Barns Green
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.