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Landlord Roof Survey in Broadwater
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Broadwater? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Broadwater and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
How a landlord roof survey works in Broadwater
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, 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. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey rented houses, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks, and people most frequently book us about choked outlets and gutters and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
In a smaller place like Broadwater, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Broadwater (BN14, BN11)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Broadwater is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- 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
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Common roof problems in Broadwater
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Landlords with a home close to Worthing station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- When you’ll get the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. Any problems are photographed.
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work, so a clear record helps.
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Questions from Broadwater
How do I find out if my home in Broadwater is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can a landlord with a rental near Worthing station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover Broadwater for landlord roof surveys?
Yes, we do. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Broadwater.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we will say so.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Landlord roof surveys around Broadwater
Broadwater is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. The wider area around Broadwater has a long history of building, with Ecclesden Manor about 4.2 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like St. Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Broadwater CofE Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Broadwater is about 1 mile east of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cover Broadwater and the rest of West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
All of BN14 and BN11 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Forest Road, Turner Road and Langton Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Broadwater include Offington (1 mile north-west), Worthing (1 mile west), Salvington (1 mile north-west), East Worthing (1 mile south-east) and Sompting (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (7 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles east), Rustington (6 miles west) and Storrington (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Broadwater
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Thomas A Becket First School, Bohunt School Worthing and Beach House Park. For rail, the closest station is Worthing station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Sussex Folklore (0.9 miles west) and Old Castle (0.8 miles west). The countryside around Broadwater includes Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
Why get it checked now?
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. With lower homes, common in places like Broadwater, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Broadwater
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes