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East Lavington Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in East Lavington. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Landlord roof surveys in East Lavington: local notes
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Bignor Roman Villa about 2.9 miles south-east, East Lavington 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.
If you look after a building such as Graffham CofE Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
East Lavington is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. East Lavington is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. East Lavington is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the GU28 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Duncton (1 mile north-east), Graffham (1 mile north-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east) and Selham (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (14 miles south-west).
What’s near East Lavington
Around East Lavington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Parish Church of St Giles, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.6 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
Landlord roof survey in East Lavington: what you get
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access and we’ll say what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you are worried about leaking joints at party walls and slipped or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like East Lavington are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- East Lavington (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
East Lavington questions
Is East Lavington within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you cover East Lavington?
Yes, East Lavington is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in East Lavington as anywhere else.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. Who pays is usually set by the lease and we don’t give legal advice. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it is a roof survey. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey and does not replace a structural engineer’s report.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
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 call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
Places near East Lavington
Other services in East Lavington
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We record anything visible.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs. As for time on site, it usually takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere like East Lavington needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Prices for landlord roof surveys in East Lavington
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in East Lavington, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in East Lavington
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter 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.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.