West Sussex · London and the South East
Pulborough Landlord Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Pulborough from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Landlord roof survey in Pulborough
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 doesn’t include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We’re frequently asked to look into slipped or missing slates and tiles and leaking joints at party walls, on shared roofs, converted houses and blocks of flats.
In a smaller place like Pulborough, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Pulborough (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Pulborough
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Old Place Manor about 0.4 miles west, Pulborough sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
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. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Pulborough is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cover Pulborough and the rest of West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage includes Pulborough. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We work across RH20 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on London Road, Station Road and Rectory Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A283, Pulborough is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Pulborough include Hardham (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (1 mile north-west), Coldwaltham (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (3 miles west) and Bedham (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Pulborough
We work in homes and buildings around The Oddfellows Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, roughly 0.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (3.8 miles south-east) and Coates Castle (3.8 miles west). Not far away are Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We record anything visible.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Being in a smaller place like Pulborough does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Pulborough
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
We will normally ask about:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Pulborough
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Homes in smaller places like Pulborough can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Pulborough
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak and by then more has been damaged.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Mary's Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Pulborough
Is Pulborough within the area you cover?
Yes, Pulborough is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is my home in Pulborough listed or in a conservation area?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you need access to all the flats?
Sometimes, yes. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it, so residents need notice.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Pulborough
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Converted houses