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Landlord roof survey in Rudgwick, West Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Rudgwick, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Rudgwick: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Christs Hospital station?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Rudgwick?
Yes, Rudgwick is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
Landlord roof survey in Rudgwick: what you get
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. We survey converted houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and damaged pots and flaunching.
In a small place like Rudgwick, many roofs stand in the open, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Rudgwick (RH12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Common roof problems in Rudgwick
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
For landlords with property near Christs Hospital station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older rural homes like those around Rudgwick can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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What affects the price in Rudgwick
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
All our prices include VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- A full structural assessment of the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Rudgwick
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Anyone responsible for a site like Rudgwick Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Holy Trinity Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Rudgwick is about 6 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Rudgwick can all book landlord roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. There is also a page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RH12. We cover properties on Station Road, Thurne Way and Jubilee Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Rudgwick include Bucks Green (1 mile south-west), Tisman's Common (1 mile west), The Haven (2 miles south), Slinfold (2 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles east), Horsham (6 miles east), Broadfield (10 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
What’s near Rudgwick
Around Rudgwick, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Pennthorpe School and The Queen's Head Public House, among other places. The closest station to Rudgwick is Christs Hospital station, roughly 4.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles east).