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Landlord roof survey in Brook Street, West Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Brook Street, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access and note what couldn’t be seen.
About our landlord roof survey in Brook Street
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We survey flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and shared roofs, and people most often book us about leaks into upper flats and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
In a small place like Brook Street, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Brook Street (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Where it is 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. All in, the survey usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Brook Street can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Common roof problems in Brook Street
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 and by then more has been damaged.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flashings that have come away
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
If you own a rental within reach of Haywards Heath station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
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What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Brook Street, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Local roofs in Brook Street
With Ockenden Manor about 1.3 miles south, Brook Street sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Brook Street is about 3 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Roofs in Brook Street get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage includes Brook Street. Crawley is in our area too.
All of RH17 is covered for landlord roof surveys. We also cover Whitemans Green (1 mile south), Cuckfield (1 mile south), Slough Green (1 mile west), Staplefield (2 miles north-west) and Balcombe (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (6 miles north), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Brook Street
Around Brook Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Warden Park School and Warden Park School. Brook Street’s nearest station is Haywards Heath station, about 2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Cuckfield Museum (1.2 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (4.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Brook Street questions
How do I find out if my home in Brook Street is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Haywards Heath station. Can you check the roof?
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.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How do I book a survey in Brook Street?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.