West Sussex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Coolham
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Coolham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Leaking joints at party walls
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Coolham, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Advice
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Coolham
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, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a photo-illustrated written report that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We survey gutters and downpipes, converted houses and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and worn ridges, hips and verges.
Some older homes in villages like Coolham are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Coolham (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Coolham
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Coolham and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Coolham: your questions answered
Will you come out to Coolham?
Yes, Coolham is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Billingshurst station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
How we price landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to, and the report says what was seen.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Coolham homes and their roofs
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Billingshurst station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live in an older home near St Mary's Mission Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings like William Penn School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Coolham is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Bookings from Coolham are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Coolham is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We work across RH13 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Coolham Road and West Chiltington Lane. Other places close to Coolham include Goose Green (3 miles south), Gay Street (3 miles south-west), Adversane (3 miles west), North Heath (3 miles west) and West Chiltington (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Coolham
Around Coolham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Selsey Arms Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Coolham is Billingshurst station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Coolham include Knepp Wildland.
Why act early in Coolham
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. For older village homes like those around Coolham, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
For a price for your roof in Coolham, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Coolham
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 20+ years’ experience
- A written report with photos