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Landlord Roof Survey in Newpound Common
Landlord roof surveys across Newpound Common, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof survey in Newpound Common: what you get
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access and we will say what we need when booking. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs, and people most often book us about ceiling stains reported by tenants and standing water on a flat roof.
In a village or hamlet like Newpound Common, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Newpound Common (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Newpound Common, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Newpound Common?
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Problems we come across often include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
If you own a rental within reach of Billingshurst station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Common questions in Newpound Common
How do I find out if my home in Newpound Common is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Newpound Common within the area you cover?
Yes. Newpound Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you need access to all the flats?
It depends on the building. Often we need the loft and certain flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We will confirm what we need as you book.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it’s a roof survey. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey and does not replace a structural engineer’s report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when booking.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Deal with urgent items first
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
Landlord roof surveys in Newpound Common: local notes
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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wisborough Green Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Peter Ad Vincula, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Newpound Common is about 8 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Newpound Common is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our West Sussex coverage includes Newpound Common and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Landlord roof surveys in RH14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Newpound and Newpound Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Newpound Common, we cover Billingshurst (2 miles south-east), Five Oaks (3 miles east), The Haven (3 miles north-east), Coneyhurst (3 miles south-east) and Tisman's Common (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (8 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south) and Broadfield (13 miles east).
Around Newpound Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cricketers Arms Public House and The Weald School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Billingshurst station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Not far away are The Mens.