West Sussex · London and the South East
Goddards Green Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Goddards Green and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it usually takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Goddards Green, 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 by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- 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 safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
About our landlord roof survey in Goddards Green
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later based on what can be seen. It does not give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat roof and gutters overflowing onto walls, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats alike.
Older buildings in small places like Goddards Green may be 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 often expected.
Findings are set out part by part, 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.
- Location
- Goddards Green (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Goddards Green
Also in Goddards Green
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Questions from Goddards Green
How do I find out if my home in Goddards Green is listed?
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.
I let a flat near Burgess Hill station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Is Goddards Green in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Goddards Green included.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. 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. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Landlord roof surveys around Goddards Green
Historic houses like Ockenden Manor, about 3 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Goddards Green goes. 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. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near Burgess Hill station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Edward the Confessor, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you look after a building such as St Paul's Catholic College, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Goddards Green is about 2 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Goddards Green is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Goddards Green is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Every address in BN6 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Cuckfield Road and High Hatch Lane. With the A2300 close by, Goddards Green is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Goddards Green include Hickstead (1 mile west), Abbotsford (1 mile east), Jacob's Post (1 mile east), Sayers Common (2 miles south-west) and Ansty (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west).
Around Goddards Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Southway Junior School and the streets around them. The closest station to Goddards Green is Burgess Hill station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Burgess Hill Museum (2 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.
What happens if roof problems are left?
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. In a place like Goddards Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Goddards Green
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys seven days a week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Goddards Green
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.