West Sussex · London and the South East
Midhurst Landlord Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Midhurst from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
About our landlord roof survey in Midhurst
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. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. Typical surveys look at leaks into upper flats and leaking joints at party walls, across shared roofs, rented houses and blocks of flats.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Midhurst drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Midhurst (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. On a bungalow or cottage around Midhurst, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book us in Midhurst
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Midhurst questions
Is Midhurst within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is my home in Midhurst listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you need access to all the flats?
That depends on the layout. Frequently we need the loft and certain flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We’ll confirm what we need as you book.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Is this survey just for landlords?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Midhurst
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Homes around Midhurst often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Landlord roof surveys in Midhurst: local notes
The wider area around Midhurst has a long history of building, with Cowdray House about 0.6 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like Midhurst CofE Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Take an older house close to Roman Catholic Church of Divine Motherhood: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Midhurst is about 8 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Midhurst is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across West Sussex, we cover Midhurst and the places around it. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: GU29. You will find streets such as Station Road, Edinburgh Square and Pretoria Avenue. Main roads around Midhurst include the A272 and A286, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside Midhurst, we cover Bepton Common (1 mile south-west), West Lavington (1 mile east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south), Easebourne (1 mile north-east) and Woolbeding (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (14 miles east) and Billingshurst (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Midhurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Egmont Public House, Midhurst Rother College and St Margaret's Convent and the streets around them. A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and Lodsworth Castle (3.2 miles east). Not far away are Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Towns and villages near Midhurst
Also in Midhurst
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We check it where there is safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. The report records it.