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Landlord Roof Survey in Lickfold
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Lickfold. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
When to book a survey in Lickfold
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Flashings that have come away
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Lawrence, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
How a landlord roof survey works in Lickfold
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. If you are worried about leaking joints at party walls and ceiling stains reported by tenants, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Lickfold (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Lickfold often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Lickfold
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Landlord roof surveys in Lickfold: local notes
Historic houses such as Cowdray House, about 3.4 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Lickfold goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you let a flat or house near Haslemere station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Lickfold is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We cover Lickfold and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Here we cover the GU28 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Other places close to Lickfold include Lurgashall (1 mile north-east), Lodsworth (2 miles south), Northchapel (3 miles north-east), Ebernoe (3 miles east) and Ansteadbrook (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Chichester (13 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (10 miles east), Portfield (13 miles south), Yapton (15 miles south) and Southwater (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Lickfold
For rail, the closest station is Haslemere station, roughly 4.7 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (3.1 miles south) and Midhurst Museum (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Lickfold includes Cooksbridge Meadow and Blackdown.
FAQs for Lickfold
How do I find out if my home in Lickfold is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Haslemere station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I book a survey in Lickfold?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.