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Landlord Roof Survey in Bilsham
Landlord roof surveys in Bilsham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
About our landlord roof survey in Bilsham
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Bilsham and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site typically takes between one and two 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 including by drone where applicable. A written report with photos follows. We’re often asked to look into ceiling stains reported by tenants and worn ridges, hips and verges, across converted houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats.
Older buildings in small places like Bilsham 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Bilsham (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Bilsham
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, particularly on taller buildings.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Missing or loose roof coverings
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Yapton CE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their insurance cover
Why act early in Bilsham
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bilsham
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Nearby places to Bilsham
Other services in Bilsham
Bilsham homes and their roofs
Bilsham is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Bilsham Chapel, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Barnham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Bilsham is about 3 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We cover Bilsham and the rest of West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We work across BN18 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover Yapton (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile west), Barnham (2 miles north-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Lidsey (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Near you in Bilsham
In Bilsham, that means homes and buildings near Felpham Community College. For rail, the closest station is Barnham station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Bognor Regis Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Bilsham includes WWT Arundel.
The survey, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Bilsham needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
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FAQs for Bilsham
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Bilsham?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
How do I find out if my home in Bilsham is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
Sometimes, yes. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we’ll need to go in so please give residents notice.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work and the report helps with that.