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Landlord roof survey in Pease Pottage, West Sussex
Landlord roof surveys in Pease Pottage from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Pease Pottage homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Pease Pottage is part of Crawley, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Low-pitched roofs shed water more slowly, and older concrete tiles, felt and gutters on these homes may be nearing the end of their life.
If you look after a building such as Discovery New School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For businesses in and around places such as County Mall, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Pease Pottage is about 2 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. We cover Pease Pottage and the rest of West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of RH11 is covered for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Bellevue Farm Road, Gordons Way and Stanford Brook Way and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Furnace Green (2 miles north-east), Balcombe Lane (3 miles east), Balcombe (3 miles south-east), Staplefield (3 miles south) and Worth Abbey (4 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Horsham (6 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles west) and West Green (3 miles north).
Near you in Pease Pottage
We work in homes and buildings around The Black Swan pub, Tilgate Park and Cottesmore School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Crawley station, about 2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include County Mall (2.1 miles north) and Crawley Museum (2.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
Landlord roof survey in Pease Pottage
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey blocks of flats, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp or stains in top-floor flats and cracked or leaning shared chimneys.
Houses in smaller places like Pease Pottage can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Pease Pottage (RH11)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Pease Pottage, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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Questions from Pease Pottage
My home in Pease Pottage has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
It is frequently worth it, as these roofs are easy to forget. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
Is Pease Pottage within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No. The lease typically decides who is responsible and we don’t give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Pease Pottage?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it is a roof survey. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- File each roof report for future reference
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Pease Pottage
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs or when.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
With Tyes Place about 3.4 miles south, the area around Pease Pottage has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Before you book anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What experience they bring
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Pease Pottage is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.