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Bolney Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Bolney? You can book a landlord roof survey in Bolney and across West Sussex.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof survey in Bolney: what you get
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, 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. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat roof and damaged pots and flaunching, on rented houses, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks.
Somewhere as small as Bolney, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Bolney (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Bolney: local notes
Ockenden Manor, about 2.5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bolney. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live in an older home near St Mary Magdalene's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Wivelsfield station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Bolney is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Bolney, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Bolney is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Surveys in RH17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on The Street, Cherry Lane and Top Street and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Crosspost (1 mile south-west), Twineham Green (2 miles south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (3 miles south-west) and Kent Street (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (12 miles north-east).
Around Bolney
The nearest railway station is Wivelsfield station, about 4.1 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (2.6 miles east). Not far away are Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Bolney: your questions answered
Will you come out to Bolney?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Bolney is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets frequently clog leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Bolney
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged pots and flaunching
If you look after a building such as Bolney CofE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What follow-up you get after the report
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Bolney
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Deal with urgent items first
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Bolney, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
We’ll usually ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.