West Sussex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Cowfold, West Sussex
Need a landlord roof survey in Cowfold? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
About our landlord roof survey in Cowfold
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Cowfold and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where it applies. A written report with photos follows. If you’re worried about cracked or leaning shared chimneys and mortar falling from ridges and verges, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Cowfold may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Cowfold (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Local roofs in Cowfold
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take a building like St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Cowfold is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Roofs in Cowfold get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Cowfold is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for landlord roof surveys. Crawley is in our area too.
All of RH13 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Oakfield Road, Acorn Avenue and Holm Oaks, and we cover them all. Other places close to Cowfold include Kent Street (1 mile south-east), Wineham (2 miles south-east), Shermanbury (2 miles south), Crosspost (3 miles east) and Twineham Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Cowfold
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (4.9 miles east). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
What affects the price in Cowfold
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Cowfold, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- 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.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Older cottages and farmhouses around Cowfold 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.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent look at the roof
Also near Cowfold
Other services in Cowfold
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are frequently shared between houses or flats. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Cowfold
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cowfold?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Cowfold within the area you cover?
Yes, Cowfold is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
Sometimes, yes. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we will need to go in, so residents need notice.