West Sussex · London and the South East
Cootham Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Cootham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area and you’ll need to arrange it.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cootham
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, 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. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. If you are worried about cracked or leaning shared chimneys and worn ridges, hips and verges, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Cootham, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Cootham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Cootham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Cootham, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cootham
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Why get it checked now?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. For an older or listed building in a place like Cootham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Cootham
The wider area around Cootham has a long history of building, with Parham House about 1.1 miles west. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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 Storrington Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live near a park such as Parham Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For landlords with property near Pulborough station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Cootham is about 7 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cootham and nearby. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Brighton.
All of RH20 is covered for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Warren Croft, Pulborough Road and The Crescent and the roads around them. We also cover Storrington (1 mile east), Wiggonholt (2 miles north-west), Sullington (2 miles south-east), West Chiltington Common (2 miles north) and Abingworth (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south).
Landmarks near Cootham
In Cootham, that means homes and buildings near Rydon Community College, Parham Park and The Crown Inn. Cootham’s nearest station is Pulborough station, about 3.3 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (1 mile east) and Amberley Castle (3.2 miles west). For a walk, there is Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Nearby places to Cootham
Also in Cootham
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- A full structural assessment of the building
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Cootham
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Cootham: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Cootham?
Yes. Cootham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Cootham listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. The lease usually decides who is responsible and we do not give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Cootham?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.