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Landlord Roof Survey in Southwater
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Southwater, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Landlord roof survey in Southwater: what you get
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. If you are worried about worn ridges, hips and verges and slipped or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Southwater, 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. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Southwater (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Southwater, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
When to book a survey in Southwater
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you look after a building such as Southwater Infant Academy, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Local roofs in Southwater
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls 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 Holy Innocents Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you let a flat or house near Christs Hospital station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Southwater is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. If you are in Southwater, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Southwater is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Surveys in RH13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Walmer Close and Pevensey Road. Other places close to Southwater include Tower Hill (2 miles north), Nuthurst (2 miles east), Brooks Green (2 miles west), Barns Green (2 miles west) and Maplehurst (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (9 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (11 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Local landmarks in Southwater
We work in homes and buildings around The Lintot pub and The Doyle School of Design and Technology. The closest station to Southwater is Christs Hospital station, roughly 1.9 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (1.5 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Southwater include Knepp Wildland.
Nearby places to Southwater
Also in Southwater
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls frequently hide gutters behind them. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work, so a clear record helps.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Southwater
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Southwater and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How we price landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Questions from Southwater
How do I find out if my home in Southwater is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Christs Hospital station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Southwater?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.