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Landlord roof survey in Woolbeding, West Sussex
Independent landlord roof surveys in Woolbeding. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Woolbeding
We survey let and shared roofs in Woolbeding and across London and South East England. A visit typically takes between one and two hours 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 is safe including by drone where applicable. A written report with photos follows. If you are worried about missing or loose roof coverings and mortar falling from ridges and verges, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Woolbeding, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Woolbeding (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Woolbeding
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With Cowdray House about 1.3 miles south-east, Woolbeding sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of All Hollows are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Woolbeding is about 6 miles south of Haslemere, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Woolbeding, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Woolbeding: Stedham (1 mile west), Midhurst (1 mile south-east), Easebourne (1 mile east), Iping (1 mile west) and Bepton Common (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Emsworth (13 miles south-west), Storrington (14 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles east) and Portfield (11 miles south).
Local landmarks in Woolbeding
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Margaret's Convent and Midhurst Rother College. Well-known places in the area include Lodsworth Castle (3.9 miles east) and Midhurst Museum (1.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
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Questions from Woolbeding
How do I find out if my home in Woolbeding is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Woolbeding in the area you cover?
Yes, Woolbeding is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Woolbeding?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you need access to all the flats?
It depends on the building. Often we need the loft and certain flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We will confirm what we need as you book.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it is a roof survey. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey and doesn’t replace a structural engineer’s report.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
When to book a survey in Woolbeding
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
If you look after a building like Stedham Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We note what we can see.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the roof space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Woolbeding, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.