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Landlord roof survey in Littleworth, West Sussex
Landlord roof surveys in Littleworth from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Littleworth questions
Do you cover smaller places like Littleworth?
Yes, Littleworth is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Littleworth?
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. If a 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.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. It does not include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
How long will you be on site?
A visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No. The lease typically decides who is responsible, and that is a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Landlord roof survey in Littleworth: what you get
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told ahead of time. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey rented houses, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks, and people most frequently book us about gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
In a small place like Littleworth, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Littleworth (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Littleworth
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
If you look after a building such as Jolesfield CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- When you will get the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Littleworth homes and their roofs
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Michael and All Angels Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Littleworth is about 7 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Bookings from Littleworth are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. Crawley is in our area too.
We cover every part of the RH13 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover Partridge Green (1 mile south), West Grinstead (1 mile north-west), Dial Post (2 miles west), Ashurst (3 miles south) and Shipley (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (8 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Around Littleworth
The countryside around Littleworth includes Knepp Wildland.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Littleworth, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- 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
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather, so we check them closely.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Littleworth
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Also near Littleworth
What else we do in Littleworth
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.