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Landlord roof survey in Clapham, West Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Clapham, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
About our landlord roof survey in Clapham
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We’re frequently asked to look into mortar falling from ridges and verges and leaks into upper flats, on gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and shared roofs.
Somewhere as small as Clapham, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The Standard Survey adds 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
- Clapham (BN13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Clapham
Clapham lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Landlords with a home close to Goring-By-Sea station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. With Ecclesden Manor about 1.5 miles south-west, the area around Clapham has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Clapham is about 3 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Clapham across London and South East England. Clapham is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the BN13 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Long Furlong and Church Close, all of which we cover. Clapham sits on or near the A280, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Clapham include Patching (1 mile north-west), Cote (1 mile east), Hammerpot (2 miles west), Durrington (2 miles south-east) and Hangleton (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (3 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east) and Lancing (6 miles east).
Near you in Clapham
Around Clapham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Clapham Wood, The Fox pub and Chatsmore Catholic High School, among other places. The closest station to Clapham is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 2.1 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (2.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Clapham include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Clapham
Do you cover smaller places like Clapham?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around Clapham hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Clapham is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How long will you be on site?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site and larger buildings take longer.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we will need to go in so please give residents notice.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Clapham?
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved from what’s visible.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Anyone responsible for a site like Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their report turnaround times
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. The report is written in plain language.
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.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Clapham can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. A survey looks at the roof itself. In a small place like Clapham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- PI and public liability insurance
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Landlords and agents in Clapham book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.