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Landlord roof survey in Kent Street, West Sussex
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Kent Street. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Kent Street: what you get
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Kent Street and the rest of London and South East England. A visit typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a report with photographs. If you are worried about flashings that have come away and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Kent Street, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Kent Street (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Kent Street homes and their roofs
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For properties in and around Kent Street, we look at whatever is safely visible and explain what we find.
Kent Street is about 5 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Surveys in Kent Street work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the RH13 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Kent Street, we cover Wineham (1 mile south-east), Cowfold (1 mile north-west), Twineham Green (2 miles east), Shermanbury (2 miles south-west) and Twineham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Around Kent Street
Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles east). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
Useful tips for Kent Street property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
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.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Kent Street
Is Kent Street in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Kent Street listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
When to book a survey in Kent Street
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
For any home in Kent Street, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings where it is safe to see them.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Nearby places to Kent Street
Also in Kent Street
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Kent Street
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Kent Street, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.