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Landlord roof survey in Blackstone, West Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Blackstone and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Blackstone
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. 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 any day of the week, which can make access easier to arrange. If you’re worried about splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and damp or stains in top-floor flats, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Blackstone, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Blackstone (BN5)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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How we price landlord roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
We’ll normally ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Blackstone can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Blackstone
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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Bartholomew: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Hassocks station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Blackstone is about 5 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Blackstone is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Surveys in BN5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Blackstone Lane and Blackstone Street. We also cover the places around Blackstone: Woodmancote (1 mile south-west), High Cross (1 mile north-east), Albourne (1 mile east), Albourne Street (1 mile east) and Albourne Green (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Around Blackstone
The nearest railway station is Hassocks station, about 3.9 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (3.6 miles east). For a walk, there is Woods Mill and Wolstonbury Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. Older and listed buildings around Blackstone may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Blackstone questions
Do you cover smaller places like Blackstone?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hassocks station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Blackstone?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Deal with urgent items first
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.