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Landlord Roof Survey in Crabtree
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Crabtree? You can book a landlord roof survey in Crabtree and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We check it where there is safe access looking for water marks and gaps.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
Landlord roof survey in Crabtree: what you get
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. We survey shared roofs, converted houses and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates and tiles and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Older buildings in small places like Crabtree may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently 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.
- Where
- Crabtree (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Crabtree homes and their roofs
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Tyes Place about 4.3 miles north-east, Crabtree sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Living close to Leonardslee is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Anyone responsible for a site like Newells Preparatory School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Crabtree is about 5 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Crabtree can all book landlord roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Mill Lane, Peppersgate and Long Hill. Close by, we survey roofs in Lower Beeding (1 mile north), Colwood (1 mile south-east), Monk's Gate (2 miles north-west), Plummers Plain (2 miles north-east) and Mannings Heath (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Crabtree
We work in homes and buildings around Leonardslee, among other places. Crabtree’s nearest station is Horsham station, about 4.6 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Horsham Hospital (4.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
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Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Crabtree
Can a landlord with a rental near Horsham station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you come out to Crabtree?
Yes, Crabtree is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Common roof problems in Crabtree
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Flashings that have come away
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
If you live in an older home near Old Church House the Glebe, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- When you will get the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Useful tips for Crabtree property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a hamlet or village like Crabtree, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. Outbuildings and barns around Crabtree are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable