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Landlord roof survey in Bury, West Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Bury, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bury
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bury
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen, along with the roof space where there is safe access. We survey blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks, and people most often book us about slipped or missing slates and tiles and blocked gutters over flats.
In a small place like Bury, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Bury (RH20)
- Region
- 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
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Bury
Local roofs in Bury
The wider area around Bury has a long history of building, with Bignor Roman Villa about 1.7 miles north-west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, 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.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St John the Evangelist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Take a building like Bury CofE Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Amberley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Bury is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bury and the surrounding area. Our West Sussex coverage includes Bury. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We work across the RH20 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on The Street, Houghton Lane and Coombe Crescent or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Bury, we cover West Burton (1 mile north-west), Amberley (1 mile east), Watersfield (2 miles north), Cross Gate (2 miles east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east).
Around Bury
In Bury, that means homes and buildings near Dorset House School, among other places. The closest station to Bury is Amberley station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Amberley Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older rural homes like those around Bury can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Bury, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bury
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Useful tips for Bury property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- File each roof report for future reference
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Questions from Bury
Do you cover smaller places like Bury?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can a landlord with a rental near Amberley station book a roof survey?
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.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.