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Landlord roof survey in Roffey, West Sussex
Landlord roof surveys across Roffey, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Roffey: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Littlehaven station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Roffey is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Landlord roof survey in Roffey
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We do not give legal advice on leases 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. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. If you’re worried about loose ridge or hip tiles and cracked or lifting flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on rented houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats alike.
Around Roffey, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Roffey (RH12, RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Roffey
Also in Roffey
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work and the report helps with that.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Deal with urgent items first
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a smaller place like Roffey, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Roffey
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain frequently means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. With lower homes, common in places like Roffey, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Roffey
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- 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. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Roffey
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you look after a building like Northolmes Junior School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Landlords with a home close to Littlehaven station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. The streets around a church like All Saints Church 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.
Roffey is about 1 mile north-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Roffey and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small.
Surveys in RH12 and RH13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Innes Road, Agate Lane and Manor Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Mannings Heath (2 miles south), Faygate (2 miles north-east), Colgate (2 miles east), Monk's Gate (3 miles south) and Kilnwood Vale (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles east) and Storrington (12 miles south-west).
Around Roffey
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bohunt Horsham and Millais School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Littlehaven station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles south-west) and Horsham Hospital (1.1 miles west). For a walk, there is Warnham LNR.
What affects the price in Roffey
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
For a price for your roof in Roffey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.