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Landlord roof survey in Binsted, West Sussex
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Binsted and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Binsted often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Landlord roof survey in Binsted: what you get
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told beforehand. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. We’re often asked to look into leaking joints at party walls and worn ridges, hips and verges, across converted houses, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks.
In a village or hamlet like Binsted, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Binsted (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Binsted?
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved from what’s visible.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Missing or loose roof coverings
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey will not cover
- When you will get the report
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Binsted questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Ford station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Binsted, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Landlord roof surveys around Binsted
Binsted is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than 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. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Landlords with a home close to Ford station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building like Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Binsted is about 4 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Binsted, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Brighton is in our area too.
All of BN18 is covered for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Binsted: Avisford (1 mile west), Walberton (1 mile west), Slindon Common (1 mile north-west), Slindon (2 miles north-west) and West Barnham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Near you in Binsted
We work in homes and buildings around St Philip Howard Catholic High School. The closest station to Binsted is Ford station, roughly 1.9 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Arundel Castle (2.4 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (1.9 miles east). Open spaces near Binsted include WWT Arundel and Bignor Hill.
Useful tips for Binsted property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- 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.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it is safe looking for water marks and gaps.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.