West Sussex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Cocking Causeway
Landlord roof surveys around Cocking Causeway, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Choked outlets and gutters
Landlord roof survey in Cocking Causeway: what you get
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. Typical surveys look at choked outlets and gutters and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, across rented houses, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The written findings come 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
- Cocking Causeway (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Cocking Causeway
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Take a building like Midhurst CofE Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will the report include photos?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Why get it checked now?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. Older cottages and farmhouses around Cocking Causeway can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Cocking Causeway: your questions answered
Will you come out to Cocking Causeway?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is Cocking Causeway in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Cocking Causeway is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Also near Cocking Causeway
What else we do in Cocking Causeway
Local roofs in Cocking Causeway
The wider area around Cocking Causeway has a long history of building, with Cowdray House about 1.2 miles north. If your home is one of the older ones, 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. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Cocking Causeway is about 9 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We provide landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Cocking Causeway and nearby. Cocking Causeway is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of GU29 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Oaklands Lane and Well Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover West Lavington (1 mile north-east), Midhurst (1 mile north), Bepton Common (1 mile north-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile south-east) and Cocking (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Cocking Causeway
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Margaret's Convent, The Royal Oak Public House and Midhurst Rother College, among other places. A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (3.1 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (1.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- File each roof report for future reference
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Cocking Causeway, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes