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Landlord roof survey in Southgate, West Sussex
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Southgate and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Landlord roof survey in Southgate
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We check the roof from every safe vantage point, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. We survey converted houses, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are chimney stacks in poor repair and choked outlets and gutters.
In a smaller place like Southgate, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Southgate (RH10, RH11)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Southgate
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Parking around Southgate is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- 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 roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Southgate, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Common questions in Southgate
Do you cover smaller places like Southgate?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Southgate is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
That depends on the layout. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We tell you what’s needed when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, we don’t advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Places near Southgate
Other services in Southgate
When to book a survey in Southgate
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Mary's, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will the report include photos?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their report turnaround times
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Southgate homes and their roofs
Southgate is part of Crawley, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Low-pitched roofs shed water more slowly, and older concrete tiles, felt and gutters on these homes may be nearing the end of their life. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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 you let a flat or house near Crawley station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Tyes Place, about 5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Southgate. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Southgate is about 1 mile south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. We provide landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Southgate and nearby. Southgate is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for landlord roof surveys.
We work across RH10 and RH11 for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Oak Road, Cook Road and Colet Road, and we cover them all. Main roads around Southgate include the A2004 and A2219. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Crawley (1 mile north-east), Tilgate (1 mile east), West Green (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile north-east) and Langley Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Southgate
We work in homes and buildings around Three Bridges Junior School, St Wilfrid's Catholic School and Tilgate Park, among other places. There’s a railway station in Southgate itself: Crawley station. Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (0.7 miles north) and County Mall (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.