West Sussex · London and the South East
Lower Horncroft Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Lower Horncroft and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlord roof survey in Lower Horncroft
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Lower Horncroft and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where it applies. A written report with photos follows. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters overflowing onto walls and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
Older buildings in small places like Lower Horncroft may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Lower Horncroft (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Lower Horncroft
I let a flat near Pulborough station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Lower Horncroft listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you work in Lower Horncroft?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Lower Horncroft included.
Landlord roof surveys around Lower Horncroft
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Bignor Roman Villa, about 2.2 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lower Horncroft. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Agatha, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building such as Fittleworth CofE Village School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Lower Horncroft is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Roofs in Lower Horncroft get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Every address in RH20 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Lower Horncroft, we cover Coates (1 mile west), Fittleworth (1 mile north), Watersfield (1 mile south), Coldwaltham (1 mile south-east) and Bedham (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Lower Horncroft
We work in homes and buildings around The Swan Hotel and Lodge Hill Residential Centre, among other places. Lower Horncroft’s nearest station is Pulborough station, about 2.3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (0.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Bignor Hill.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t 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
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lower Horncroft
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Common roof problems in Lower Horncroft
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Flashings that have come away
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Standing water on a flat roof
If you let a flat or house near Pulborough station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Lower Horncroft can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Lower Horncroft
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Lower Horncroft, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
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What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.