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Landlord roof survey in Atherington, West Sussex
Independent landlord roof surveys in Atherington. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Atherington
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Atherington?
Often, yes. Atherington is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Atherington?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How do I book a survey in Atherington?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Is this survey just for landlords?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Landlord roof survey in Atherington
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and gutters overflowing onto walls.
Older buildings in small places like Atherington may be 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Atherington (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Atherington, 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 start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- 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
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Atherington
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Deal with urgent items first
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Landlord roof surveys in Atherington: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Atherington, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Mary's CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church like Bailiffscourt Chapel are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Littlehampton station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Atherington is about 2 miles west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Atherington is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Brighton.
We work across the BN17 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you’re just outside Atherington, we cover Climping (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile north-west), Ford (2 miles north), Wick (2 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Atherington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Littlehampton Academy and The Black Horse Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Littlehampton station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Lyminster Siege Castle (3.8 miles north-east) and Rustington Museum (3.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.