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Landlord roof survey in Shipley, West Sussex
Landlord roof surveys around Shipley, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
About our landlord roof survey in Shipley
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Shipley and the rest of London and the South East. A visit normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. If you are worried about parapets and upstands in poor repair and ponding or splits on flat roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Shipley, homes are frequently 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. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Shipley (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Shipley
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. 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.
The streets around a church like The Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Shipley CofE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Billingshurst station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Shipley is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Bookings from Shipley are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our West Sussex coverage includes Shipley and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We cover every part of the RH13 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Church Close and School Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Shipley: Whitehall (1 mile south-west), Dragons Green (1 mile north), Broomer's Corner (1 mile south-west), Dial Post (2 miles south) and West Grinstead (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Around Shipley
The closest station to Shipley is Billingshurst station, roughly 4 miles north-west. Open spaces near Shipley include Knepp Wildland.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
What else we do in Shipley
What happens if roof problems are left?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. For an older or listed building in a place like Shipley, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Shipley
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Shipley, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Questions from Shipley
Is Shipley within the area you cover?
Yes, Shipley is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Shipley listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Landlord roof survey starts 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.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls frequently hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see.