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Landlord roof survey in Saddlescombe, West Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Saddlescombe, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Local roofs in Saddlescombe
Saddlescombe is within about 4 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Homes near green spaces like Waterhall can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Church of the Holy Trinity, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Portslade Manor, about 3.3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Saddlescombe. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Saddlescombe is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Surveys in Saddlescombe work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex.
Landlord roof surveys in BN45 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Pyecombe (1 mile north-east), Waterhall (2 miles south-east), Westdene (2 miles south-east), Patcham (3 miles south-east) and West Blatchington (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Saddlescombe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Waterhall and Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. Saddlescombe’s nearest station is Hassocks station, about 3.2 miles north-east. A little further out are Montefiore Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Saddlescombe include Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
How a landlord roof survey works in Saddlescombe
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We check the roof from each safe vantage point including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. We survey shared roofs, rented houses and converted houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped.
In a small place like Saddlescombe, many roofs stand in the open, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Saddlescombe (BN45)
- 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
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access, and the report says what was seen.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily leaving water standing. We check them as part of the survey.
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Saddlescombe
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Saddlescombe?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is Saddlescombe within the area you cover?
Yes, Saddlescombe is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No, it is a roof survey. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
How do I book a survey in Saddlescombe?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Saddlescombe, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Saddlescombe
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.