West Sussex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Coldwaltham
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Coldwaltham, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Coldwaltham
Is Coldwaltham within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Pulborough station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How much is a survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Landlord roof survey in Coldwaltham: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in Coldwaltham and across London and South East England. Time on site typically takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it’s applicable. A written report with photos follows. Common reasons to book are parapets and upstands in poor repair and ponding or splits on flat roofs, on converted houses, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks.
Village roofs frequently 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Coldwaltham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Coldwaltham
More services for Coldwaltham
Local roofs in Coldwaltham
About 2 miles north-east lies Old Place Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Coldwaltham has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like St James' CofE Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Giles are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Coldwaltham is about 9 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Coldwaltham is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Brighton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RH20. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on London Road, Old London Road and Silverdale or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Coldwaltham, we cover Watersfield (1 mile south-west), Hardham (1 mile north-east), Lower Horncroft (1 mile north-west), Coates (2 miles north-west) and Fittleworth (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Coldwaltham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Labouring Man pub and Lodge Hill Residential Centre. The closest station to Coldwaltham is Pulborough station, about 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Amberley Museum (2.8 miles south) and Amberley Castle (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Bignor Hill.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Coldwaltham can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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 loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
When to book a survey in Coldwaltham
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Leaks into upper flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
For landlords with property near Pulborough station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What experience they bring
- What the survey will not cover
- Will the report include photos?
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What affects the price in Coldwaltham
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
We’ll usually ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why act early in Coldwaltham
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. Around Coldwaltham, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Package prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access, and the report says what was seen.