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East Marden Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in East Marden from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
When to book a survey in East Marden
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
About our landlord roof survey in East Marden
We survey let and shared roofs in East Marden and across London and South East England. A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. If you’ve noticed missing or loose roof coverings and cracked or lifting flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like East Marden, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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 works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- East Marden (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in East Marden
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Local roofs in East Marden
Uppark, about 2.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around East Marden. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
East Marden is about 6 miles north-east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. We carry out landlord roof surveys in East Marden for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. East Marden is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Surveys in PO18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around East Marden: Compton (2 miles west), Chilgrove (2 miles east), Didling (3 miles north-east), Elsted (3 miles north) and East Harting (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (12 miles south-east), Chichester (7 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south-west), Portfield (7 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles south-east).
Near you in East Marden
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Gardening (3.6 miles east). For a walk, there is Bow Hill and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Useful tips for East Marden property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Towns and villages near East Marden
Other services in East Marden
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere like East Marden needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
East Marden: your questions answered
Do you cover East Marden?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and East Marden is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Marden?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you need access to all the flats?
It depends on the building. Often we need the loft and certain flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed as you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in East Marden
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs