West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Lickfold, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Lickfold, with photos and a clear written report.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
About our roof survey in Lickfold
We survey roofs in Lickfold and across London and South East England. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you are ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’re worried about water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and valley linings that have cracked or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Lickfold, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Lickfold (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Lickfold
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Haslemere station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lickfold?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. Around Lickfold, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Lickfold, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Check we can open the loft hatch
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What a roof survey looks like in Lickfold
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Historic houses like Cowdray House, about 3.4 miles south-west, show how far back building around Lickfold goes. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Lawrence, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Lickfold is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. In Lickfold, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Lickfold is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for roof surveys. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Surveys in GU28 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Lickfold, we cover Lurgashall (1 mile north-east), Lodsworth (2 miles south), Northchapel (3 miles north-east), Ebernoe (3 miles east) and Ansteadbrook (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Chichester (13 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (10 miles east), Portfield (13 miles south), Yapton (15 miles south) and Southwater (15 miles east).
Around Lickfold
For rail, the closest station is Haslemere station, roughly 4.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Lodsworth Castle (3.1 miles south) and Midhurst Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Cooksbridge Meadow and Blackdown.
Do you need a roof survey in Lickfold?
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Common reasons to book include:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
If you let a flat or house near Haslemere station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Nearby places to Lickfold
What else we do in Lickfold
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Lickfold, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.