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Landlord roof survey in Hurst Wickham, West Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Hurst Wickham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Hurst Wickham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- 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.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
How to prepare
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
How a landlord roof survey works in Hurst Wickham
We survey let and shared roofs in Hurst Wickham and across London and South East England. A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe including by drone where it applies. You then get a report with photos. We are frequently asked to look into loose ridge or hip tiles and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, across blocks of flats, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks.
Somewhere as small as Hurst Wickham, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some 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. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Hurst Wickham (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Hurst Wickham: local notes
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. Historic houses such as Ockenden Manor, about 5 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Hurst Wickham goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as St Lawrence CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Hassocks station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Hurst Wickham is about 2 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Hurst Wickham is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Every address in BN6 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on College Lane, Hurst Wickham Close and Belmont Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Hurst Wickham, we cover Hurstpierpoint (1 mile west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (1 mile south-east), Clayton (2 miles south-east) and Sayers Common (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Hurst Wickham
Around Hurst Wickham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Downlands Community School and The Poacher pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hassocks station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (1.9 miles south) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
FAQs for Hurst Wickham
Will you come out to Hurst Wickham?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Hassocks station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building.
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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Ask residents to report damp right away
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hurst Wickham and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Common roof problems in Hurst Wickham
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Take an older house close to Church of St George: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- When you’ll get the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- What exactly goes into their report