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Landlord roof survey in Compton, West Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Compton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof survey in Compton
The lease usually decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We cannot advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. We survey rented houses, shared roofs and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are failed flashings at walls and chimneys and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Compton (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Compton
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. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. Older cottages and farmhouses around Compton can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
When to book a survey in Compton
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
For landlords with property near Rowlands Castle station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their insurance cover
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is added on top
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Compton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us 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.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Compton
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
How we price landlord roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Local roofs in Compton
The wider area around Compton has a long history of building, with Uppark about 1.8 miles north. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you look after a building such as Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Compton is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Compton and the rest of West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage includes Compton. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Every address in PO18 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Church Lane and School Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Compton, we cover East Marden (2 miles east), South Harting (3 miles north), East Harting (3 miles north-east), Chilgrove (4 miles east) and Elsted (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south), Portfield (9 miles south-east) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Compton
Around Compton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Coach And Horses Public House and the streets around them. Compton’s nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3.6 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Petersfield Community Hospital (5.7 miles north) and Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles west). Not far away are Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
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Questions from Compton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Compton?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Rowlands Castle station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
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 the report says so.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.