West Sussex · London and the South East
Eastergate Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Eastergate and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Eastergate
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We don’t give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey converted houses, blocks of flats and rented houses, and people most often book us about chimney stacks in poor repair and damp or stains in top-floor flats.
In a village or hamlet like Eastergate, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Eastergate (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Finding a roof defect early normally means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Eastergate, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Eastergate
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- PI and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Eastergate
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Eastergate, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Historic houses like Goodwood House, about 4.2 miles north-west, show how far back building around Eastergate goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. For landlords with property near Barnham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Eastergate is about 4 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Eastergate for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of the PO20 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include St Georges Walk, Highview Road and Critchmere Drive. Close by, we survey roofs in Westergate (1 mile west), Nyton (1 mile west), West Barnham (1 mile south-east), Fontwell (1 mile north) and Barnham (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east) and Lancing (15 miles east).
What’s near Eastergate
We work in homes and buildings around Ormiston Six Villages Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Barnham station, about 1 mile south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.4 miles south) and Tote Copse Castle (1.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Give residents notice before a survey
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Eastergate?
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
If you live in an older home near St George's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
FAQs for Eastergate
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Eastergate, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you cover smaller places like Eastergate?
Yes, Eastergate is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours and larger buildings take longer.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Eastergate often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft 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 the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.