West Sussex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Fittleworth
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Fittleworth, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Fittleworth
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. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey converted houses, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks, and people most frequently book us about failed flashings at walls and chimneys and leaks into upper flats.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 frequently where weather gets in 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.
- Location
- Fittleworth (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Fittleworth
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
If you own a rental within reach of Pulborough station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- When you’ll get the report
Questions from Fittleworth
Can a landlord with a rental near Pulborough station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building.
Is Fittleworth within the area you cover?
Yes, Fittleworth is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I book a survey in Fittleworth?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Fittleworth
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Local roofs in Fittleworth
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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. About 2.1 miles east lies Old Place Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Fittleworth has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a building such as Fittleworth CofE Village School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Fittleworth is about 11 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. If you are in Fittleworth, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Fittleworth is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RH20. That includes homes and businesses on Fairmead Close, School Lane and Greatpin Croft. Close by, we survey roofs in Bedham (1 mile north), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Hardham (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Around Fittleworth
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Swan Hotel and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 1.9 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Coates Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Fittleworth include Bignor Hill and The Mens.
Useful tips for Fittleworth property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Deal with urgent items first
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
Places near Fittleworth
Also in Fittleworth
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We note what we can see.
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Fittleworth, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Check pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Why act early in Fittleworth
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. For an older or listed building in a place like Fittleworth, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.