West Sussex · London and the South East
Cote Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Cote? You can book a landlord roof survey in Cote and across West Sussex.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
How a landlord roof survey works in Cote
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We are frequently asked to look into loose ridge or hip tiles and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, on blocks of flats, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Cote (BN13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Cote: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cote?
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.
Is the coastal weather around Cote hard on roofs?
Frequently, yes. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Cote is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How do I book a survey in Cote?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Do you work in Cote?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Cote included.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Who normally books a landlord or block roof survey?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Finding a roof defect early normally 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 Cote 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.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Cote can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Cote
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We note what we can see.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Can I check my roof myself?
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. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Towns and villages near Cote
What else we do in Cote
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Cote
Cote lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. 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 you own a rental within reach of Durrington-On-Sea station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Historic houses like Ecclesden Manor, about 2.5 miles south-west, show how far back building around Cote goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. Living close to Clapham Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Cote is about 2 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Cote can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Cote is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Here we cover the BN13 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you’re just outside Cote, we cover Durrington (1 mile south-east), High Salvington (1 mile north-east), Clapham (1 mile west), Patching (2 miles west) and Findon (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (5 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles east), Lancing (4 miles east) and Rustington (4 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Cote
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Durrington High School, Clapham Wood and Palatine Primary School and the streets around them. Cote’s nearest station is Durrington-On-Sea station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Acre (2.8 miles south-east) and Old Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Cote include Highdown Hill.