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Landlord roof survey in East Lavant, West Sussex
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in East Lavant from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Landlord roof surveys in East Lavant: local notes
About 1.5 miles east lies Goodwood House, a reminder of how long the area around East Lavant has been built on. 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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.
For landlords with property near Chichester station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Lavant CofE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
East Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Lavant and nearby. East Lavant is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Pook Lane, Fordwater Road and Shop Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Mid Lavant (1 mile north-west), Westerton (2 miles south-east), Westhampnett (2 miles south-east), Waterbeach (2 miles east) and Maudlin (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in East Lavant
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Royal Oak Public House and Bishop Luffa School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 2.5 miles south. A little further out are Chichester Castle (2 miles south) and The Chichester City Museum (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Landlord roof survey in East Lavant
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We check the roof from every safe vantage point including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. Common reasons to book are parapets and upstands in poor repair and slipped or missing slates and tiles, across gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- East Lavant (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Nearby places to East Lavant
What else we do in East Lavant
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a village or hamlet like East Lavant, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Do you need a landlord roof survey in East Lavant?
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, especially on taller buildings.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damaged pots and flaunching
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What insurance they carry
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What exactly goes into their report
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in East Lavant
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in East Lavant. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
East Lavant questions
Is East Lavant within the area you cover?
Yes. East Lavant is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in East Lavant listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We will give you an idea when you book.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.