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Landlord Roof Survey in Brooks Green
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Brooks Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Brooks Green
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Billingshurst station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Brooks Green is about 5 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Brooks Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Brooks Green is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Every address in RH13 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Trout Lane, Woodland Avenue and Emms Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Brooks Green, we cover Barns Green (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles east), Itchingfield (2 miles north), Tower Hill (3 miles north-east) and Maplehurst (4 miles east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Brooks Green
The closest station to Brooks Green is Billingshurst station, about 2.6 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
About our landlord roof survey in Brooks 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 so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a written report with photographs that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. If you’re worried about missing or loose roof coverings and loose ridge or hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Brooks Green, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Brooks Green (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Brooks Green property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Deal with urgent items first
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Brooks Green
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere like Brooks Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You let us know 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 the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Brooks Green
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Anyone responsible for a site like Barns Green Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
Why get it checked now?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing which helps with rolling maintenance. In a small place like Brooks Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
FAQs for Brooks Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brooks Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
I let a flat near Billingshurst station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.