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Crawley Down Landlord Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Crawley Down. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Landlord roof surveys in Crawley Down: local notes
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses like Saint Hill Manor, about 2.4 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Crawley Down goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as All Saints Parish Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Crawley Down is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Crawley Down. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex.
We cover every part of the RH10 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Station Road, Forest Close and Burleigh Way or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Furnace Wood (1 mile north), Snow Hill (1 mile north), Turners Hill (1 mile south), Domewood (1 mile north) and Felbridge (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
Local landmarks in Crawley Down
We work in homes and buildings around Imberhorne School and the streets around them. Crawley Down’s nearest station is East Grinstead station, roughly 2.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Queen Victoria Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Hedgecourt Lake.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Crawley Down
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told in advance. You or your agent arrange access and we’ll say what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are worn ridges, hips and verges and flashings that have come away.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Crawley Down drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Crawley Down (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Crawley Down
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
For landlords with property near East Grinstead station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Crawley Down: your questions answered
Is my home in Crawley Down listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can a landlord with a rental near East Grinstead station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. A survey looks at the roof itself. On a bungalow or cottage around Crawley Down, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like Crawley Down, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
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Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
You receive a report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.