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Landlord Roof Survey in Redford
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Redford, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Leave it or get it looked at?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. For older village homes like those around Redford, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Redford
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Landlord roof survey in Redford: what you get
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told in advance. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need when you book. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. Common reasons to book are worn ridges, hips and verges and parapets and upstands in poor repair, across shared roofs, blocks of flats and converted houses.
Older buildings in small places like Redford may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Redford (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
What we do, 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. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Redford, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Related advice
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Redford?
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Luke, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What the survey won’t cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
Common questions in Redford
I let a flat near Liphook station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Redford?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Redford?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Towns and villages near Redford
Other services in Redford
Landlord roof surveys around Redford
With Cowdray House about 3.4 miles south-east, Redford sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Liphook station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Redford is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Redford, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across West Sussex, we cover Redford. You can also see our page for Guildford.
All of GU29 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover Fernhurst (3 miles north-east), Linchmere (3 miles north), Kingsley Green (3 miles north-east), Woolmer Hill (4 miles north) and Hammer (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Chichester (13 miles south), Emsworth (14 miles south-west), Billingshurst (14 miles east), Portfield (13 miles south), Midhurst (3 miles south) and Arundel (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Redford
The closest station to Redford is Liphook station, about 3.1 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Museum (3.3 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Cooksbridge Meadow and Wheeler's Down.
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
The loft space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it’s safe looking for water marks and gaps.
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can be seen safely.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Redford. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.