West Sussex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Kilnwood Vale
Landlord roof surveys across Kilnwood Vale, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Choked outlets and gutters
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that is hard to see. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
How a landlord roof survey works in Kilnwood Vale
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photographs and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
Some older homes in villages like Kilnwood Vale are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Kilnwood Vale (RH12, RH11)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Kilnwood Vale homes and their roofs
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, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you run a business near County Mall, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. The streets around a church like St Francis' 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. Landlords with a home close to Faygate station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Kilnwood Vale is about 1 mile south-west of Bewbush, in West Sussex. Roofs in Kilnwood Vale get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RH12 and RH11. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Turnpike Lane, Crusades Road and Rookfield Road. Kilnwood Vale is on the A264, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Faygate (1 mile west), Colgate (1 mile south), Broadfield (2 miles east), Roffey (3 miles south-west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Kilnwood Vale
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Target Hill Park, Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School and Cottesmore School and the streets around them. The closest station to Kilnwood Vale is Faygate station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include County Mall (2.7 miles north-east) and Crawley Museum (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Kilnwood Vale include Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a small place like Kilnwood Vale, access is normally 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.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Questions from Kilnwood Vale
How do I find out if my home in Kilnwood Vale is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Kilnwood Vale?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Is this survey just for landlords?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Responsibility under a lease
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
Towns and villages near Kilnwood Vale
What else we do in Kilnwood Vale
What happens if roof problems are left?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent look at the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.