West Sussex · London and the South East
East Worthing Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for East Worthing and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaks into upper flats
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We check it where there is safe access looking for water marks and gaps.
Landlord roof survey in East Worthing
We survey let and shared roofs in East Worthing and across London and the South East. Time on site usually takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely, and by drone where it’s applicable. A written report with photos follows. We survey blocks of flats, shared roofs and converted houses, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Trees around homes in smaller places like East Worthing drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- East Worthing (BN11, BN14, BN15)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
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.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
What we are asked to look at in East Worthing
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs or when.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
If you live near a park such as Beach House Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Parking around East Worthing is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Why get it checked now?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Around East Worthing, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys seven days a week
- Plain-English reports with photos
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
East Worthing: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near East Worthing station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is East Worthing within the area you cover?
Yes, East Worthing is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Towns and villages near East Worthing
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What a landlord roof survey does not cover
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Responsibility under a lease
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
Landlord roof surveys in East Worthing: local notes
East Worthing lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
The streets around a church such as St George's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of East Worthing station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
East Worthing is about 2 miles south-west of Lancing, in West Sussex. We carry out landlord roof surveys in East Worthing for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
All of BN11, BN14 and BN15 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Ham Road, Eldon Road and Ophir Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside East Worthing, we cover Sompting (1 mile north), Broadwater (1 mile north-west), Lancing (2 miles north-east), Offington (2 miles north-west) and Worthing (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (8 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles north-east), Rustington (7 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).
Around East Worthing
Typical jobs here are in homes near Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Half Brick pub and Beach House Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is East Worthing station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Old Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.