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Landlord roof survey in Elmer, West Sussex
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Elmer. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
How a landlord roof survey works in Elmer
We survey let and shared roofs in Elmer and across London and the South East. A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely including by drone where it applies. You then get a written report with photos. We survey rented houses, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks, and common reasons people get in touch are leaking joints at party walls and blocked gutters over flats.
Around Elmer, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Elmer (PO22)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Elmer
Elmer lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Take an older house close to St Nicholas Church: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Elmer is about 3 miles east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Elmer, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Landlord roof surveys in PO22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Elmer Road, Ancton Lane and East Avenue. Close by, we survey roofs in Middleton-on-Sea (1 mile west), Bilsham (1 mile north), Atherington (1 mile north-east), Flansham (2 miles north-west) and Horsemere Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles west), Chichester (8 miles north-west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
What’s near Elmer
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Felpham Community College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ford station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Bognor Regis Museum (3.1 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.9 miles west).
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Give residents notice before a survey
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Why it is worth a survey now in Elmer
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. In a smaller place like Elmer, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Elmer
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- An independent view of the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Landlord and commercial surveys in Elmer
Landlords and agents in Elmer book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Elmer questions
Is Elmer within the area you cover?
Yes, Elmer is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Elmer?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
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What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a smaller place like Elmer, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- 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.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What we’re asked to look at in Elmer
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Problems we come across often include:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
If you let a flat or house near Ford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs