West Sussex · London and the South East
Walstead Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Walstead? You can book a landlord roof survey in Walstead and across West Sussex.
- Flashings that have come away
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Walstead
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Walstead
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Walstead and the rest of London and the South East. A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where it applies. You then get a written report with photos. We survey blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged pots and flaunching and leaking joints at party walls.
Somewhere as small as Walstead, 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 everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Walstead (RH16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls frequently hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
Landlord roof surveys in Walstead: local notes
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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 wider area around Walstead has a long history of building, with Ockenden Manor about 3.2 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of the Good Shepherd, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you own a rental within reach of Haywards Heath station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Homes near green spaces such as Eastern Road Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Walstead is about 1 mile east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Walstead. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. Crawley is in our area too.
We cover every part of RH16 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Sage Avenue, Ivy Drive and Juniper Place. Main roads around Walstead include the B2111, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Lindfield (1 mile north-west), Horsted Keynes (3 miles north-east), Ardingly (3 miles north), Furner's Green (4 miles east) and Highbrook (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (12 miles west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (9 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Walstead
Around Walstead, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oathall Community College, The Snowdrop Inn and Eastern Road Nature Reserve. Walstead’s nearest station is Haywards Heath station, about 1.5 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Parish Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Princess Royal Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Arrange flat access beforehand
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Questions from Walstead
Will you come out to Walstead?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can a landlord with a rental near Haywards Heath station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Rural addresses near Walstead can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Finding a roof defect early typically means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. In a place like Walstead, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)