West Sussex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Iping, West Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around Iping, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Iping
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
About our landlord roof survey in Iping
We survey let and shared roofs in Iping and across London and South East England. A visit typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where applicable. You then get a report with photos. If you are worried about gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and parapets and upstands in poor repair, we can find out what’s behind it, on blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks alike.
In a village or hamlet like Iping, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently 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 frequently need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Iping (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Iping
Also in Iping
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
FAQs for Iping
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Liphook station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Do you cover smaller places like Iping?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Common roof problems in Iping
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Flashings that have come away
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: 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
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Are they insured for the work?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Iping
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Cowdray House, about 2.5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Iping. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Stedham Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Liphook station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Iping is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Iping, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in GU29 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Iping include Stedham (1 mile south-east), Minsted (1 mile south), Woolbeding (1 mile east), Bepton Common (2 miles south-east) and Midhurst (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Billingshurst (15 miles east), Portfield (11 miles south) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Iping
We work in homes and buildings around Midhurst Rother College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Liphook station, about 5 miles north. A little further out are Midhurst Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Iping can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
How we price landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner and the report helps with that.