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Landlord Roof Survey in Warminghurst
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. Landlord roof surveys in Warminghurst.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or lifting flashings
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. We check them as part of the survey.
Landlord roof survey in Warminghurst
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told beforehand. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ponding or splits on flat roofs and gutters overflowing onto walls.
Some older homes in villages like Warminghurst are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Warminghurst (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Warminghurst, a postcode does not 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.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Warminghurst, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
Warminghurst: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Warminghurst?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Warminghurst?
Yes, Warminghurst is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Warminghurst?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Useful tips for Warminghurst property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Landlord roof surveys around Warminghurst
Historic houses such as Parham House, about 3.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Warminghurst goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Sepulchre: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Take a building like Ashington CofE Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Warminghurst is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We visit Warminghurst as part of our work across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Warminghurst is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for landlord roof surveys. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in RH20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Warminghurst include Thakeham (1 mile north-west), Abingworth (1 mile west), Goose Green (1 mile north), Heath Common (1 mile south-west) and West Chiltington (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Warminghurst
Around Warminghurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rydon Community College, among other places. Warminghurst’s nearest station is Pulborough station, about 4.7 miles west. Nearby you will also find The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
Nearby places to Warminghurst
Other services in Warminghurst
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we’re asked to look at in Warminghurst
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Standing water on a flat roof
For landlords with property near Pulborough station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely