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Landlord roof survey in Rackham, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Rackham.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
About our landlord roof survey in Rackham
We survey let and shared roofs in Rackham and across London and South East England. A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. If you are worried about gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and chimney stacks in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Rackham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Rackham
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Around Rackham, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Rackham
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
What we are asked to look at in Rackham
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants frequently lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Homes near green spaces like Parham Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Local roofs in Rackham
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Parham House about 0.7 miles north-east, Rackham sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Amberley station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Rackham is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Rackham and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Rackham is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RH20. Other places close to Rackham include Cross Gate (1 mile west), Amberley (1 mile west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west), Bury (2 miles west) and Hardham (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Rackham
We work in homes and buildings around Parham Park. The nearest railway station is Amberley station, about 1.9 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Arundel and District Hospital (4.8 miles south-west) and Amberley Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Rackham
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere as small as Rackham, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Questions from Rackham
How do I find out if my home in Rackham is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Amberley station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Rackham?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.