West Sussex · London and the South East
Rock Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Rock? You can book a landlord roof survey in Rock and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
How a landlord roof survey works in Rock
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We can’t advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s 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. We survey shared roofs, rented houses and blocks of flats, and people most often book us about damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and damaged pots and flaunching.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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 frequently the first to give way.
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, whichever applies.
- Where
- Rock (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Rock
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Landlord roof surveys around Rock
About 3.9 miles west lies Parham House, a reminder of how long the area around Rock has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Mary's CofE Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Rock is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Rock and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Rock is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Every address in RH20 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Old London Road, London Road and Lamorna Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Rock: Washington (1 mile south), Heath Common (1 mile north-west), Sullington (1 mile west), Warminghurst (2 miles north) and Storrington (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (9 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Rock
Around Rock, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rydon Community College and The Frankland Arms Public House, among other places. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (1.9 miles west). Not far away are Chanctonbury Hill.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Rock can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. For older village homes like those around Rock, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Rock
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Common questions in Rock
How do I find out if my home in Rock is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Rock within the area you cover?
Yes. Rock is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Who normally books a landlord or block roof survey?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Rock
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
Surveys for landlords and agents in Rock
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What else we do in Rock
What we are asked to look at in Rock
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is added on top