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Landlord roof survey in Donnington, West Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Donnington, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
How a landlord roof survey works in Donnington
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 it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We survey converted houses, blocks of flats and rented houses, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ponding or splits on flat roofs and mortar falling from ridges and verges.
In a small place like Donnington, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Donnington (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Donnington can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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 the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
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FAQs for Donnington
Is the coastal weather around Donnington hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Donnington?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we’ll say so.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Do you work in Donnington?
Yes, we do. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Donnington, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Donnington
Donnington 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. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St George are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Anyone responsible for a site like Chichester High School For Girls will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Donnington is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Donnington, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. Our West Sussex coverage includes Donnington. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: PO20. Donnington is on the B2201, which makes it simple to reach. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Hunston (1 mile east), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (2 miles east), Chichester (2 miles north) and Portfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
Near you in Donnington
We work in homes and buildings around The Blacksmith's Arms Public House. Donnington’s nearest station is Chichester station, roughly 1.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles north) and St Richard's Hospital (2.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes.
Why it is worth a survey now in Donnington
Finding a roof defect early typically means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Older cottages and farmhouses around Donnington can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Donnington
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
Towns and villages near Donnington
What else we do in Donnington
Common roof problems in Donnington
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Missing or loose roof coverings
If you own a rental within reach of Chichester station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one