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Landlord roof survey in Aldwick, West Sussex
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Aldwick? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Aldwick and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Choked outlets and gutters
FAQs for Aldwick
Will you come out to Aldwick?
Yes, Aldwick is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Bognor Regis station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The written report follows by email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Landlord roof survey in Aldwick
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We survey gutters and downpipes, rented houses and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are ceiling stains reported by tenants and standing water on a flat roof.
Houses in smaller places like Aldwick can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Aldwick (PO21)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
Useful tips for Aldwick property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults normally get worse.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Aldwick
Aldwick is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
Landlords with a home close to Bognor Regis station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Richard’s Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Aldwick is about 1 mile south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Aldwick is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. Aldwick is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: PO21. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Fish Lane, Dark Lane and West Avenue and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Nyetimber (1 mile west), Pagham (2 miles south-west), South Mundham (2 miles north-west), Fisher (3 miles north-west) and Sidlesham (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (5 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east), Emsworth (11 miles north-west) and Rustington (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Aldwick
Around Aldwick, our work takes us to homes and buildings near West Park, The Regis School and The Regis School, among other places. The closest station to Aldwick is Bognor Regis station, about 1.4 miles east. Nearby you will also find Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Bognor Regis Museum (1.2 miles east).
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Aldwick, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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What affects the price in Aldwick
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Getting in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Aldwick, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Aldwick?
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
We are often asked to look at:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Homes near green spaces like West Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the price includes VAT
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.