West Sussex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Ditchling Common, West Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Ditchling Common. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere like Ditchling Common needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
How a landlord roof survey works in Ditchling Common
We survey let and shared roofs in Ditchling Common and across London and South East England. A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where it applies. You then get a written report with photos. We’re frequently asked to look into cracked or lifting flashings and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, across shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and rented houses.
In a small place like Ditchling Common, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Ditchling Common (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls frequently hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather, so we look at them closely.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Ditchling Common
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
Take a building like Birchwood Grove Community Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their track record with similar roofs
Ditchling Common questions
Is Ditchling Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Ditchling Common is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Ditchling Common listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you need access to all the flats?
Sometimes, yes. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we will need to go in so please give residents notice.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
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 send us an email.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ditchling Common
Ockenden Manor, about 4.7 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ditchling Common. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you let a flat or house near Burgess Hill station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Ditchling Common is about 2 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Ditchling Common can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across West Sussex, we cover Ditchling Common and the places around it. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Landlord roof surveys in BN6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Ditchling Common include Wivelsfield (1 mile north), Wivelsfield Green (2 miles north-east), Plumpton Green (2 miles south-east), Streat (2 miles south) and East Chiltington (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles north), East Grinstead (13 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-west) and Lancing (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Ditchling Common
In Ditchling Common, that means homes and buildings near The Burgess Hill Academy and Burgess Hill Girls, among other places. The nearest railway station is Burgess Hill station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Burgess Hill Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Ditchling Beacon.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
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Prices for landlord roof surveys in Ditchling Common
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
For a price for your roof in Ditchling Common, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Ditchling Common, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.