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Gay Street Landlord Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Gay Street, with photos and a clear written report.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaking joints at party walls
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Responsibility under a lease
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
Landlord roof survey in Gay Street
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. We survey gutters and downpipes, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks, and common reasons people get in touch are choked outlets and gutters and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets.
Some older homes in villages like Gay Street are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Gay Street (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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When to book a survey in Gay Street
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long the report takes to arrive
Landlord roof surveys around Gay Street
Historic houses such as Old Place Manor, about 2.4 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Gay Street goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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.
Gay Street is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Gay Street and the rest of West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Every address in RH20 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include North Heath (1 mile north-west), Nutbourne (1 mile south), Broomershill (1 mile south-west), West Chiltington (2 miles south) and Codmore Hill (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Gay Street
The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles south-west. Green spaces nearby include The Mens.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Gay Street
Landlords, agents and building managers in Gay Street and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Gay Street needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Gay Street questions
I let a flat near Pulborough station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Gay Street is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report follows by email.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why it is worth a survey now in Gay Street
Finding a roof defect early usually means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Older and listed buildings around Gay Street may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Gay Street
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
- Photos and a written report every time
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.