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Landlord Roof Survey in Botolphs
Landlord roof surveys in Botolphs and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Flashings that have come away
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. For a village or hamlet like Botolphs, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s 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.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
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How a landlord roof survey works in Botolphs
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. Common reasons to book are failed flashings at walls and chimneys and leaks into upper flats, on shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses.
In a small place like Botolphs, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Botolphs (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Botolphs: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Botolphs 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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Botolphs within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Who normally books a landlord or block roof survey?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it is safe to see them.
Why it is worth a survey now in Botolphs
Finding a roof defect early normally means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Around Botolphs, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
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.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Botolphs
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
Surveys for landlords and agents in Botolphs
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Botolphs
Botolphs is within about 4 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. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Upper Beeding Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. With Portslade Manor about 4.6 miles south-east, the area around Botolphs has a long history. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. For landlords with property near Shoreham-By-Sea station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Botolphs is about 3 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Bookings from Botolphs are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Botolphs is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We work across BN44 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Upper Beeding (1 mile north-east), Bramber (1 mile north), Steyning (1 mile north-west), Sompting (3 miles south-west) and Lancing (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south-east).
Near you in Botolphs
Around Botolphs, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Steyning Grammar School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, roughly 3.2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Steyning Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Old Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Steep Down and Mill Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.