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Landlord Roof Survey in Durrington
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Durrington? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Durrington and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Durrington: what you get
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. If you’ve noticed damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and blocked gutters over flats, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Durrington, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Durrington (BN13, BN12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Durrington. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Towns and villages near Durrington
Other services in Durrington
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Durrington
Durrington is within about 3 miles of the coast, 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, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. With Ecclesden Manor about 2.6 miles west, Durrington sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Anyone responsible for a site like Durrington Junior School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Durrington-On-Sea station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Durrington is about 1 mile north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Durrington can all book landlord roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: BN13 and BN12. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Lyn Road, New Road and Tavy Road or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A2032 close by, Durrington is simple for us to get to for landlord roof surveys. If you’re just outside Durrington, we cover Cote (1 mile north-west), High Salvington (1 mile north), Goring-by-Sea (2 miles south), Clapham (2 miles north-west) and Patching (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (5 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (4 miles east) and Rustington (4 miles west).
Local landmarks in Durrington
Around Durrington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Durrington Minature Railway, Coach And Horses Public House and Palatine Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Durrington-On-Sea station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Acre (2.2 miles south-east) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Durrington includes Highdown Hill.
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Questions from Durrington
Is the coastal weather around Durrington hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do I find out if my home in Durrington is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
Sometimes, yes. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we’ll need to go in so please give residents notice.
Who usually books a landlord or block roof survey?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Durrington?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Durrington?
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Common reasons to book include:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Symphorian's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Durrington is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.