West Sussex · London and the South East
Keymer Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Keymer and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
How a landlord roof survey works in Keymer
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. Common reasons to book are loose ridge or hip tiles and standing water on a flat roof, across blocks of flats, shared roofs and converted houses.
Around Keymer, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Keymer (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Keymer
Also in Keymer
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Keymer
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
If you look after a building such as The Windmills Junior School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near St Cosmas and St Damian Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you let a flat or house near Hassocks station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Keymer is about 2 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Keymer is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. Keymer is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for landlord roof surveys. There’s also a page for Brighton.
We cover every part of the BN6 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Flowers Close, The Quadrant and Kymer Gardens, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Keymer: Hassocks (1 mile west), Ditchling (1 mile east), Clayton (1 mile south-west), Hurst Wickham (1 mile north-west) and Westmeston (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north), East Grinstead (15 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Around Keymer
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Greyhound Public House and Downlands Community School and the streets around them. Keymer’s nearest station is Hassocks station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Clayton Castle (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Keymer questions
Do you cover smaller places like Keymer?
Yes, Keymer is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Keymer?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Why get it checked now?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Keymer, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A report with photographs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What we can’t see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a survey in Keymer, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.