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Landlord roof survey in West Green, West Sussex
Landlord roof surveys in West Green and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof survey in West Green
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. Typical surveys look at failed flashings at walls and chimneys and chimney stacks in poor repair, on blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
Trees around homes in smaller places like West Green drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- West Green (RH11, RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- File each roof report for future reference
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
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How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around West Green, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in West Green, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Why act early in West Green
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. In a smaller place like West Green, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
West Green: your questions answered
Is West Green within the area you cover?
Yes, West Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can a landlord with a rental near Crawley station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Landlord roof surveys in West Green: local notes
Crawley, which West Green is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Low-pitched roofs shed water more slowly, and older concrete tiles, felt and gutters on these homes may be nearing the end of their life. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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.
Homes near green spaces such as Grattons Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. If you live in an older home near Voice of Deliverance Full Gospel Church of God, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
West Green is about 1 mile north of Crawley, in West Sussex. Surveys in West Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small.
Landlord roof surveys in RH11 and RH10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Bank Lane, Swift Lane and Raven Lane. We also cover the places around West Green: Langley Green (1 mile north), Crawley (1 mile south), Southgate (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile east) and Tilgate (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in West Green
Around West Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ifield Community College, Grattons Park and Dr Samuel Johnson pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Crawley station, about 0.8 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (less than half a mile south) and Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Tilgate Lake.
What we’re asked to look at in West Green
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
Anyone responsible for a site like West Green Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection