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Landlord Roof Survey in Heyshott Green
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Heyshott Green. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Heyshott Green
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. The wider area around Heyshott Green has a long history of building, with Cowdray House about 1.9 miles north. 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.
If you look after a building such as Midhurst Rother College, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Heyshott Green is about 9 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings from Heyshott Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our West Sussex coverage includes Heyshott Green and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
All of GU29 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Heyshott (1 mile south-east), Hoyle (1 mile east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile north-west), Cocking (1 mile south-west) and West Lavington (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Heyshott Green
We work in homes and buildings around Unicorn Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Midhurst Museum (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Heyshott Green includes Graffham Common and Levin Down.
Landlord roof survey in Heyshott Green: what you get
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays which can help when arranging access with residents. Common reasons to book are missing or loose roof coverings and blocked gutters over flats, on flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and blocks of 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. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Heyshott Green (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Heyshott Green
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Flashings that have come away
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St James: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Are they insured for the work?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will the report include photos?
When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Responsibility under a lease
- A full structural assessment of the building
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Heyshott Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- File each roof report for future reference
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access and note what couldn’t be seen.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.
Heyshott Green: your questions answered
Will you come out to Heyshott Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Heyshott Green?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Heyshott Green is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.