West Sussex · London and the South East
Lodsworth Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Lodsworth, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
You receive a report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
How a landlord roof survey works in Lodsworth
We survey let and shared roofs in Lodsworth and across London and the South East. Time on site normally takes about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. If you’re worried about cracked or lifting flashings 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, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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 often the first to give way.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Lodsworth (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
Places near Lodsworth
What else we do in Lodsworth
Leave it or get it looked at?
Finding a roof defect early normally means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. In a small place like Lodsworth, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Lodsworth, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Lodsworth, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Lodsworth?
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Peter, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their report turnaround times
Lodsworth: your questions answered
Do you cover Lodsworth?
Yes, Lodsworth is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Lodsworth is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. We may need the loft space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We tell you what’s needed when booking.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How do I book a survey in Lodsworth?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Lodsworth
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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. The wider area around Lodsworth has a long history of building, with Cowdray House about 2.4 miles south-west. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Lodsworth is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Lodsworth is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Lodsworth is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for landlord roof surveys. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in GU28 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on The Street, Shepherds Lane and The Croft or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Lodsworth include Lickfold (2 miles north), Lurgashall (2 miles north), Ebernoe (4 miles north-east), Northchapel (4 miles north-east) and Ansteadbrook (6 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (15 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Lodsworth
We work in homes and buildings around The Hollist Arms Public House. Nearby you will also find Midhurst Museum (2.7 miles west) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Lodsworth includes Blackdown and Graffham Common.
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently need replacing after around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.