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Birdham Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Birdham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Common roof problems in Birdham
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or lifting flashings
If you own a rental within reach of Fishbourne station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What experience they bring
Landlord roof survey in Birdham
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. If you’ve noticed damp or stains in top-floor flats and damaged pots and flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Birdham, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently 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. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Birdham (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
A survey is a close look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
Birdham questions
Do you cover smaller places like Birdham?
Yes, Birdham is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Birdham?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, we don’t advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Birdham
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
All our prices include VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Towns and villages near Birdham
Also in Birdham
Landlord roof surveys around Birdham
Birdham is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
The streets around a church such as St James' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you look after a building such as Birdham CE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Birdham is about 4 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Birdham and the rest of West Sussex. Birdham is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for landlord roof surveys. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Old Common Close, Main Road and Walwyn Close and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Somerley (1 mile south-west), Almodington (1 mile south), Shipton Green (1 mile west), Highleigh (2 miles south-east) and Earnley (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (6 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north-east), Selsey (5 miles south-east), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
What’s near Birdham
Around Birdham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Birdham Public House, among other places. Birdham’s nearest station is Fishbourne station, roughly 3.3 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (4.1 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (4.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Birdham includes Pilsey Island.
The survey, step by step
It helps 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. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Birdham, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.