West Sussex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Worth Abbey
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Worth Abbey from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Worth Abbey
We survey let and shared roofs in Worth Abbey and across London and South East England. Time on site usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a report with photographs. We survey flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and shared roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat roof and worn ridges, hips and verges.
Some older homes in villages like Worth Abbey are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- Worth Abbey (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Worth Abbey, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Worth Abbey can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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When to book a survey in Worth Abbey
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Common reasons to book include:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
If you run a business near County Mall, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is VAT included in the price?
Worth Abbey questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Three Bridges station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Worth Abbey is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Why act early in Worth Abbey
Finding a roof defect early normally means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. In a place like Worth Abbey, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Worth Abbey
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Gravetye Manor, about 2.5 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Worth Abbey goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you look after a building such as Oriel High School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Abbey Church of Our Lady Help of Christians, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Worth Abbey is about 3 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Worth Abbey for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Worth Abbey is one of the places in West Sussex we cover.
Landlord roof surveys in RH10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Balcombe Lane (2 miles south-west), Furnace Green (2 miles west), Balcombe (3 miles south), Pease Pottage (4 miles west) and Staplefield (5 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (3 miles west), Horsham (9 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (5 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles west).
What’s near Worth Abbey
The closest station to Worth Abbey is Three Bridges station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include County Mall (3.4 miles west) and Crawley Hospital (4 miles west). The countryside around Worth Abbey includes Tilgate Lake.