West Sussex · London and the South East
Watersfield Landlord Roof Survey
Need a landlord roof survey in Watersfield? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Watersfield: what you get
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. Typical surveys look at gutters overflowing onto walls and leaking joints at party walls, on converted houses, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Watersfield, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Where we can’t 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.
- Place
- Watersfield (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Watersfield
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, particularly on taller buildings.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
If you let a flat or house near Pulborough station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Deal with urgent items first
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Questions from Watersfield
How do I find out if my home in Watersfield is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Will you come out to Watersfield?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. The lease typically decides who is responsible and we do not give legal advice. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
Landlord roof surveys around Watersfield
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. About 1.8 miles west lies Bignor Roman Villa, a reminder of how long the area around Watersfield has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Giles, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Watersfield is about 8 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We visit Watersfield as part of our work across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We cover every part of the RH20 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on London Road, Chapel Close and River Lane. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Coldwaltham (1 mile north-east), Lower Horncroft (1 mile north), West Burton (1 mile south-west), Coates (2 miles north-west) and Bury (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Watersfield
Around Watersfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St James' CofE Primary School and The Labouring Man pub and the streets around them. Watersfield’s nearest station is Pulborough station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Amberley Museum (2.5 miles south) and Coates Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Watersfield include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Watersfield can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Watersfield, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Older and listed buildings around Watersfield may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Watersfield
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and our case studies.