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Selsfield Common Landlord Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Selsfield Common from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Selsfield Common: what you get
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, including from the roof space and the 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 blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked or lifting flashings and blocked gutters over flats.
Somewhere as small as Selsfield Common, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Selsfield Common (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Selsfield Common: local notes
Historic houses such as Gravetye Manor, about 0.8 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Selsfield Common goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, 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. 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.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Leonard, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to East Grinstead station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Turners Hill CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Selsfield Common is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Selsfield Common across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex.
We survey roofs across the RH19 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Being close to the B2028, Selsfield Common is easy for us to reach for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include West Hoathly (1 mile south-east), Sharpthorne (2 miles south-east), Little London (2 miles south), Highbrook (3 miles south) and Ardingly (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Selsfield Common
In Selsfield Common, that means homes and buildings near The Crown Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (4 miles south-east). The countryside around Selsfield Common includes Hedgecourt Lake.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
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What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
Keep the roof space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Common questions in Selsfield Common
I let a flat near East Grinstead station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is Selsfield Common within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Selsfield Common often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.