West Sussex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Henfield
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Henfield, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Standing water on a flat roof
About our landlord roof survey in Henfield
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, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. If you’re worried about splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and ceiling stains reported by tenants, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Houses in smaller places like Henfield can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Henfield (BN5)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Henfield
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
We’ll usually ask about:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Henfield, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
Why get it checked now?
Finding a roof defect early normally means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. With lower homes, common in places like Henfield, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
FAQs for Henfield
Do you carry out roof surveys in Henfield?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Henfield is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like Henfield?
Yes, Henfield is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. Who pays is normally set by the lease, and that is a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Is this survey just for landlords?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Towns and villages near Henfield
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Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work and the report helps with that.
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Being in a smaller place like Henfield does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys in Henfield: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you look after a building such as St Peter's CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark such as St Peter's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Henfield is about 7 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Bookings from Henfield are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Henfield is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Landlord roof surveys in BN5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Upper Station Road, High Street and Lower Station Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Henfield: Woodmancote (2 miles south-east), Blackstone (2 miles east), Small Dole (2 miles south), Shermanbury (2 miles north) and High Cross (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north), Worthing (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Henfield
We work in homes and buildings around The Bell Inn, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Steyning Museum (3.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.