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Landlord Roof Survey in Church Norton
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Church Norton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
About our landlord roof survey in Church Norton
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We survey converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are choked outlets and gutters and flashings that have come away.
In a small place like Church Norton, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Church Norton (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
Questions from Church Norton
How do I find out if my home in Church Norton 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Church Norton?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I book a survey in Church Norton?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
When to book a survey in Church Norton
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
The streets around a church such as St Wilfrid's Chapel are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a hamlet or village like Church Norton, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Landlord roof surveys around Church Norton
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Church Norton, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Bognor Regis station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you look after a building like The Academy, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Church Norton is about 1 mile north-east of Selsey, in West Sussex. Roofs in Church Norton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the PO20 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Grange Lane and Rectory Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Selsey (1 mile south-west), Keynor Estate (2 miles north-west), Pagham (2 miles north-east), Sidlesham (2 miles north) and Nyetimber (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles north-east), Chichester (6 miles north), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Church Norton
Church Norton’s nearest station is Bognor Regis station, roughly 4.9 miles north-east. A little further out are Selsey Lifeboat Museum (1.5 miles south) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (5.1 miles north-east).
Why get it checked now?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you are asking contractors to price. For an older or listed building in a place like Church Norton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Church Norton
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Photos and a written report every time
See our cost guide and two real surveys.