West Sussex · London and the South East
Pyecombe Landlord Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Pyecombe. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Pyecombe can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- 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.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Pyecombe
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We don’t give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’ve noticed leaking joints at party walls and damp or stains in top-floor flats, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, converted houses and shared roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Pyecombe, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Pyecombe (BN45)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Pyecombe
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. For older village homes like those around Pyecombe, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Local roofs in Pyecombe
Pyecombe lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
With Preston Manor & Gardens about 4 miles south, the area around Pyecombe has a long history. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. Landlords with a home close to Hassocks station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Pyecombe is about 4 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Pyecombe gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex.
Surveys in BN45 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as London Road, School Lane and Church Hill, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Saddlescombe (1 mile south-west), Waterhall (2 miles south), Patcham (3 miles south), Westdene (3 miles south) and Hollingbury (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Pyecombe
The nearest railway station is Hassocks station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Clayton Castle (1 mile north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (1.7 miles north). Not far away are Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
Common roof problems in Pyecombe
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs or when.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Flashings that have come away
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Take a building like Downlands Community School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the survey won’t cover
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Responsibility under a lease
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Pyecombe
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to, and the report says what was seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Pyecombe: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hassocks station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Do you cover smaller places like Pyecombe?
Yes, Pyecombe is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Pyecombe?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.