West Sussex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Climping
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Climping and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Flashings that have come away
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Climping: what you get
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Climping and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photographs. Common reasons to book are damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, across shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and rented houses.
In a small place like Climping, 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Climping (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Climping
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
If you look after a building such as St Mary's CofE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Climping
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
For a price for your roof in Climping, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Landlord roof surveys in Climping: local notes
Climping lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further 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. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. 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 Littlehampton station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Ecclesden Manor, about 4.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Climping. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Climping is about 2 miles west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Surveys in Climping work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Across West Sussex, we cover Climping and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Here we cover the BN17 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Church Lane, Horsemere Green Lane and Crookthorn Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Horsemere Green (1 mile west), Atherington (1 mile south), Ford (1 mile north), Wick (1 mile north-east) and Tortington (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Around Climping
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Littlehampton Academy and The Black Horse Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Littlehampton station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Arundel and District Hospital (3 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.
Why get it checked now?
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. Outbuildings and barns around Climping are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Climping, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Climping: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Climping?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Littlehampton station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Climping?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you look in the roof space?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
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Also in Climping
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.