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Findon Landlord Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Findon, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
How a landlord roof survey works in Findon
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We check the roof from every safe vantage point including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. If you’ve noticed mortar falling from ridges and verges and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Findon, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Findon (BN14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Deal with urgent items first
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Findon, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
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When you need someone else
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner and the report helps with that.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Findon
Findon lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor, about 3.8 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Findon goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St John the Baptist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to West Worthing station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Findon is about 3 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Findon, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Findon is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street, Southview Road and Summerfields or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Findon include High Salvington (1 mile south), Cote (2 miles south), Durrington (2 miles south), Clapham (2 miles south-west) and Patching (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north), Worthing (3 miles south), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (7 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east).
Around Findon
In Findon, that means homes and buildings near The Old Village House Hotel, among other places. The nearest railway station is West Worthing station, roughly 3.4 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Worthing Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (2.9 miles south). Not far away are Chanctonbury Hill.
Questions from Findon
Do you cover smaller places like Findon?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Findon is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
We may do. If the loft space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it so please give residents notice.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Findon?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Findon
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Flashings that have come away
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Anyone responsible for a site like St John the Baptist CofE Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What insurance they carry