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Landlord Roof Survey in Durfold Wood
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Durfold Wood, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
About our landlord roof survey in Durfold Wood
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. If you are worried about gutters overflowing onto walls and slipped or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Durfold Wood, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Durfold Wood (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
How we price landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
For a price for your roof in Durfold Wood, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- A full structural assessment of the building
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
Common questions in Durfold Wood
Is my home in Durfold Wood listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Witley station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows by email.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Durfold Wood often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys around Durfold Wood
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take a building like Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Witley station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Durfold Wood is about 11 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Durfold Wood is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our West Sussex coverage includes Durfold Wood and the places around it. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Every address in RH14 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Dunsfold Road and Durfold Wood, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Durfold Wood, we cover Plaistow (1 mile south-east), Ifold (2 miles south-east), Alfold Bars (3 miles east), Loxwood (3 miles east) and Alfold (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (11 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south-east), Billingshurst (7 miles south-east), Bewbush (15 miles east), Roffey (12 miles east) and Southwater (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Durfold Wood
Durfold Wood’s nearest station is Witley station, about 4.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (5.8 miles west). The countryside around Durfold Wood includes Shillinglee Lake and Hydon's Ball.
Why act early in Durfold Wood
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. For older village homes like those around Durfold Wood, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Durfold Wood
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT
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