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Landlord roof survey in East Hampnett, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in East Hampnett. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof survey in East Hampnett
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We check the roof from every safe viewpoint including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. Typical surveys look at damaged pots and flaunching and loose ridge or hip tiles, on gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
In a small place like East Hampnett, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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 often the first to give way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- East Hampnett (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from East Hampnett
Is East Hampnett within the area you cover?
Yes, East Hampnett is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in East Hampnett listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it is a roof survey. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey and doesn’t replace a structural engineer’s report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Larger buildings are priced to suit. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What affects the price in East Hampnett
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a hamlet or village like East Hampnett, 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 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 safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Towns and villages near East Hampnett
Other services in East Hampnett
When to book a survey in East Hampnett
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Anyone responsible for a site like Tangmere Primary Academy will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands where we can see them safely.
Local roofs in East Hampnett
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as Goodwood House, about 2.4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around East Hampnett goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Barnham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
East Hampnett is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. In East Hampnett, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Surveys in PO18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Marsh Lane and East Hampnett Lane. Other places close to East Hampnett include Crockerhill (1 mile north-east), Norton (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south-east), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Near you in East Hampnett
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Winterton Arms Public House and Ormiston Six Villages Academy, among other places. The closest station to East Hampnett is Barnham station, roughly 2.8 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Chichester City Museum (3.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near East Hampnett include Levin Down.