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Landlord roof survey in Chichester, West Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Chichester, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Flashings that have come away
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Chichester often share a roof line with the neighbours, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. Tell us about any known leaks, past repairs or building work as you book, so time on site goes where it is needed.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Advice
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chichester
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We check the roof from each safe vantage point including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. Common reasons to book are blocked gutters over flats and ceiling stains reported by tenants, across flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and converted houses.
Semis and terraces in a town like Chichester share roof details with the neighbours. When a stack or gutter is shared, the problem may not be on your side alone. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can safely be seen. Tell us when you book if you know of anything shared with next door.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Chichester (PO19, PO20, PO18, PO10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Chichester
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Chichester
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chichester station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Chichester listed or in a conservation area?
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.
How do I book a survey in Chichester?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
Do you work in Chichester?
Yes. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Chichester.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Chichester?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
When to book a survey in Chichester
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
Look out for signs like these:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have come away
Landlords with a home close to Chichester station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking anyone
- What experience they bring
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Why act early in Chichester
Finding a roof defect early usually means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Around Chichester, water from a roof defect frequently goes unseen for a while, such as the loft insulation, the top of a wall or the roof timbers. By the time it shows inside, the job has grown.
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’d like to know.
Why us?
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Chichester
Chichester is within about 5 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lancastrian Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Chichester is about 27 miles east of Southampton, in West Sussex. Bookings from Chichester are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO19, PO20, PO18 and PO10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include St Martin's Square, Market Road and Old Market Avenue, all of which we cover. With the A27 and A259 close by, Chichester is easy for us to reach. We also cover Portfield (1 mile east), Westhampnett (1 mile north-east), Shopwyke (2 miles east), Maudlin (2 miles north-east) and East Lavant (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east). As one of the bigger places in West Sussex, Chichester has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around Chichester
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chichester High School For Girls, George and Dragon Inn and Central C of E Junior School and the streets around them. Chichester’s nearest station is Chichester station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Novium Museum (less than half a mile south) and Chichester Castle (less than half a mile east). For a walk, there is Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
What affects the price in Chichester
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.