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Landlord Roof Survey in West Chiltington Common
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in West Chiltington Common. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a smaller place like West Chiltington Common, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Landlord roof survey in West Chiltington Common: what you get
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It doesn’t give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. We survey shared roofs, blocks of flats and converted houses, and people most often book us about leaks into upper flats and gutters overflowing onto walls.
Around West Chiltington Common, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- West Chiltington Common (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
West Chiltington Common homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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. With Parham House about 2.4 miles south-west, West Chiltington Common sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like West Chiltington Community Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
West Chiltington Common is about 9 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We visit West Chiltington Common as part of our work across West Sussex. West Chiltington Common is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RH20. Whether your property is on Morris Way, Nightingales and Wells Place or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to West Chiltington Common include West Chiltington (1 mile north-east), Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Marehill (1 mile north-west), Abingworth (1 mile east) and Wiggonholt (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-east).
Around West Chiltington Common
We work in homes and buildings around Rydon Community College, among other places. The closest station to West Chiltington Common is Pulborough station, roughly 2.7 miles west of the centre. A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (1.9 miles south) and Amberley Castle (4.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in West Chiltington Common
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Standing water on a flat roof
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What the survey will not cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
West Chiltington Common questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Chiltington Common?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to West Chiltington Common?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you need access to all the flats?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we will need to go in so please give residents notice.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in West Chiltington Common
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it’s one opinion against another. Homes in smaller places like West Chiltington Common can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.