West Sussex · London and the South East
Holbrook Landlord Roof Survey
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Holbrook, with photographs and a written report.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Holbrook
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access and we will say what we need when booking. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks into upper flats and missing or loose roof coverings.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Holbrook (RH12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Holbrook can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Common roof problems in Holbrook
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Anyone responsible for a site like Holbrook Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Questions from Holbrook
Do you cover smaller places like Holbrook?
Yes. Holbrook is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Warnham station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Landlord roof surveys around Holbrook
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
The streets around a church like St. Mark's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Living close to Warnham Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Holbrook is about 2 miles north of Horsham, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Holbrook, we can survey the roof. Across West Sussex, we cover Holbrook.
Landlord roof surveys in RH12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Warnham (2 miles west), Horsham (2 miles south), Broadbridge Heath (3 miles south-west), Tower Hill (3 miles south-west) and Rowhook (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles east), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles east) and Storrington (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Holbrook
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Greenway Academy and Warnham Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Warnham station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Holbrook include Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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Why get it checked now?
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. For older village homes like those around Holbrook, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Responsibility under a lease
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands where we can see them safely.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls frequently hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see.