West Sussex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Thakeham, West Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Thakeham. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
About our landlord roof survey in Thakeham
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We check the roof from every safe vantage point, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and leaks into upper flats, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Thakeham are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Thakeham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Thakeham
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 3.6 miles south-west lies Parham House, a reminder of how long the area around Thakeham has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you own a rental within reach of Pulborough station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Rydon Community College: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Thakeham is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Thakeham. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Landlord roof surveys in RH20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Bramble Lane and Cray's Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Abingworth (1 mile south-west), Warminghurst (1 mile south-east), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), West Chiltington (1 mile north-west) and Heath Common (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Near you in Thakeham
For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, roughly 4.1 miles west. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Thakeham includes Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Thakeham
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Thakeham, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- A full structural assessment of the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Thakeham
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Places near Thakeham
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Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather, so we look at them closely.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are frequently shared between houses or flats. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Thakeham?
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Thakeham: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Thakeham is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Pulborough station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report follows by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.