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Landlord Roof Survey in East Grinstead
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in East Grinstead.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
About our landlord roof survey in East Grinstead
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We check the roof from each safe vantage point, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. We survey rented houses, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and ceiling stains reported by tenants.
In a town like East Grinstead, older houses with slate or clay tile roofs usually sit alongside later estates with concrete tiles. Chimneys on older houses may be redundant, capped or leaning, and their lead flashings still need to be sound. Newer homes have fewer chimneys but their own weak points at ridges, verges and gutters.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- East Grinstead (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in East Grinstead
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Look out for signs like these:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Take a building like St Mary's CofE Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Places near East Grinstead
What else we do in East Grinstead
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. A visit in East Grinstead runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. Someone needs to let us in, so tell us who that will be.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys around East Grinstead
The wider area around East Grinstead has a long history of building, with Saint Hill Manor about 1.7 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own a rental within reach of East Grinstead station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church such as Our Lady and St Peter's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
East Grinstead is about 8 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Anywhere in East Grinstead, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RH19. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Station Road, High Street and London Road or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A22 and A264, East Grinstead is simple for us to get to. If you are just outside East Grinstead, we cover Dormans Park (1 mile north), Saint Hill Green (2 miles south), Felbridge (2 miles north-west), Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-east) and Felcourt (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (8 miles west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-west), Broadfield (9 miles west) and Bewbush (9 miles west). As one of the bigger places in West Sussex, East Grinstead has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around East Grinstead
Around East Grinstead, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts, The Railway pub and Sackville School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in East Grinstead itself: East Grinstead station. Well-known places in the area include East Grinstead Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Queen Victoria Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in East Grinstead
Can a landlord with a rental near East Grinstead station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building.
Is East Grinstead in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and East Grinstead is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in East Grinstead?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s 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.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. On homes in East Grinstead, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Landlords, agents and block managers in East Grinstead
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.