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Landlord Roof Survey in Sayers Common
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Sayers Common? You can book a landlord roof survey in Sayers Common and across West Sussex.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof survey in Sayers Common
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. We are frequently asked to look into slipped or missing slates and tiles and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, on blocks of flats, shared roofs and rented houses.
In a small place like Sayers Common, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Sayers Common (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older rural homes like those around Sayers Common 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.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Sayers Common
Do you cover smaller places like Sayers Common?
Yes, Sayers Common is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sayers Common?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you need access to all the flats?
Sometimes, yes. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it, so residents need notice.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No. The lease typically decides who is responsible and we don’t give legal advice. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Landlord roof surveys in Sayers Common: local notes
About 4.6 miles north-east lies Ockenden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Sayers Common has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently 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. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For an older house near a landmark like Christ Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Anyone responsible for a site like Albourne CofE Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Hassocks station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Sayers Common is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Sayers Common can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across West Sussex, we cover Sayers Common and the places around it. There is also a page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: BN6. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Goldcrest Drive, Dunlop Close and Reed's Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Sayers Common, we cover Hickstead (1 mile north), Hurstpierpoint (1 mile south-east), Goddards Green (2 miles north-east), Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-east) and Jacob's Post (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Sayers Common
In Sayers Common, that means homes and buildings near St Paul's Catholic College, among other places. The closest station to Sayers Common is Hassocks station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
Why it is worth a survey now in Sayers Common
Finding a roof defect early usually means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Sayers Common
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Useful tips for Sayers Common property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Roof by roof
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.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Also near Sayers Common
Also in Sayers Common
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Sayers Common
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses