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Landlord roof survey in Clayton, West Sussex
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Clayton and across West Sussex.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Clayton
With Preston Manor & Gardens about 4.7 miles south, Clayton sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, 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. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take a building like The Windmills Junior School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Hassocks station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Clayton is about 3 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Clayton across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Clayton.
We cover every part of the BN6 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Spring Lane, Underhill Lane and Brighton Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Clayton: Keymer (1 mile north-east), Hassocks (1 mile north), Ditchling (2 miles north-east), Westmeston (2 miles east) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Burgess Hill (3 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Clayton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Downlands Community School and The Greyhound Public House, among other places. Clayton’s nearest station is Hassocks station, roughly 1 mile north. A little further out are Clayton Castle (within half a mile south-west) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (0.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Clayton includes Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
About our landlord roof survey in Clayton
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. We’re often asked to look into leaks into upper flats and mortar falling from ridges and verges, on blocks of flats, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Clayton (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded where we can see them safely.
Towns and villages near Clayton
Other services in Clayton
When to book a survey in Clayton
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
The streets around a church such as St John the Baptist's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Landlord and commercial surveys in Clayton
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
What affects the price in Clayton
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Clayton questions
How do I find out if my home in Clayton is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hassocks station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building.
How do I book a survey in Clayton?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Cottages and farmhouses around Clayton frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Why act early in Clayton
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Clayton
- PI and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.