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Nuthurst Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Nuthurst from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Nuthurst
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later based on what can be seen. It does not include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. We are frequently asked to look into gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and loose ridge or hip tiles, on blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and converted houses.
In a village or hamlet like Nuthurst, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Nuthurst (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Nuthurst can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof 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.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Nuthurst
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Horsham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Nuthurst is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Bookings from Nuthurst are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Sussex, we cover Nuthurst and the places around it. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Landlord roof surveys in RH13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Nuthurst: Maplehurst (1 mile south), Southwater (2 miles west), Tower Hill (3 miles north-west), Horsham (3 miles north) and Brooks Green (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (8 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Nuthurst
We work in homes and buildings around Leonardslee and the streets around them. The closest station to Nuthurst is Horsham station, roughly 3.1 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.4 miles north). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
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.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Nuthurst: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Nuthurst?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Nuthurst?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Nuthurst?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. Who pays is usually set by the lease, and that’s a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Common roof problems in Nuthurst
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Homes near green spaces such as Leonardslee can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- When you’ll get the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Nuthurst. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Places near Nuthurst
What else we do in Nuthurst
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. For older village homes like those around Nuthurst, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out