West Sussex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Petworth, West Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around Petworth, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Petworth questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Pulborough station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Will you come out to Petworth?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Petworth?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
About our landlord roof survey in Petworth
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders frequently 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 and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked gutters over flats and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
Somewhere as small as Petworth, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Petworth (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys frequently let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
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.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Petworth
Historic houses such as Petworth House, about 0.3 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Petworth goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you look after a building such as Petworth Cof E Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Petworth is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We visit Petworth as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Across West Sussex, we cover Petworth. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Landlord roof surveys in GU28 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Station Road, Back Lane and Rosemary Lane, and we cover them all. With the A272 and A283 close by, Petworth is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Petworth include Hampers Green (1 mile north), Haslingbourne (1 mile south-east), Tillington (1 mile west), Rotherbridge (1 mile south-west) and Upperton (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south).
Around Petworth
In Petworth, that means homes and buildings near The Old Square Tavern and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, about 4.4 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Coates Castle (2.6 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.2 miles south). For a walk, there is The Mens.
What affects the price in Petworth
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
When to book a survey in Petworth
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
The streets around a church like Sacred Heart Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Useful tips for Petworth property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
How it works
There isn’t 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. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Petworth often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- 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.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.