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Landlord roof survey in High Cross, West Sussex
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in High Cross from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Blocked gutters over flats
Landlord roof survey in High Cross: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in High Cross and across London and South East England. A visit usually takes an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it’s applicable. A written report with photos follows. We survey rented houses, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are choked outlets and gutters and ponding or splits on flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like High Cross, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- High Cross (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
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Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
We will normally ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around High Cross can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in High Cross
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
For landlords with property near Hassocks station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Will the report include photos?
High Cross questions
Will you come out to High Cross?
Yes, High Cross is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
I let a flat near Hassocks station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in High Cross?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Landlord roof surveys around High Cross
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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building such as Albourne CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
High Cross is about 4 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Surveys in High Cross work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. High Cross is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: BN6. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Albourne (1 mile south-east), Albourne Green (1 mile south-east), Albourne Street (1 mile south-east), Blackstone (1 mile south-west) and Twineham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south).
Near you in High Cross
High Cross’s nearest station is Hassocks station, about 3.4 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and Clayton Castle (3.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in High Cross
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlords, agents and building managers in High Cross and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.