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Wivelsfield Landlord Roof Survey
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Wivelsfield and across West Sussex.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Landlord roof survey in Wivelsfield
We survey let and shared roofs in Wivelsfield and across London and South East England. A visit normally takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey gutters and downpipes, converted houses and blocks of flats, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and standing water on a flat roof.
In a small place like Wivelsfield, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Wivelsfield (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near Wivelsfield can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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 start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you beforehand.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. Any problems are photographed.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Wivelsfield
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently 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 3.6 miles north-west lies Ockenden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Wivelsfield has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Wivelsfield Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Wivelsfield station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Wivelsfield is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Wivelsfield and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Wivelsfield is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Blackmores, Ditchling Road and Green Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Wivelsfield Green (1 mile east), Ditchling Common (1 mile south), Haywards Heath (2 miles north), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-east) and Plumpton Green (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (12 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west), Lancing (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Wivelsfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Burgess Hill Academy and Royal Oak pub, among other places. Wivelsfield’s nearest station is Wivelsfield station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Francis Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Burgess Hill Museum (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wivelsfield include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Ditchling Beacon.
Towns and villages near Wivelsfield
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When to book a survey in Wivelsfield
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
The streets around a church such as Ote Hall Chapel are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their insurance cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wivelsfield
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Common questions in Wivelsfield
Is Wivelsfield within the area you cover?
Yes, Wivelsfield is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wivelsfield?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we will need to go in, so residents need notice.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.