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Landlord roof survey in Fisher, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Fisher. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Fisher
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey rented houses, converted houses and shared roofs, and people most often book us about chimney stacks in poor repair and ponding or splits on flat roofs.
In a small place like Fisher, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Fisher (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Fisher can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Nearby places to Fisher
Other services in Fisher
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Fisher
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Fisher, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Landlords with a home close to Chichester station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Chichester High School For Girls will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For an older house near a landmark like St Leodegar's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Fisher is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Fisher, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Fisher is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover South Mundham (1 mile east), Street End (1 mile south-west), Sidlesham Common (1 mile west), Sidlesham (2 miles south-west) and Nyetimber (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (3 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles north-west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
Near you in Fisher
Fisher’s nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.7 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3 miles north).
FAQs for Fisher
I let a flat near Chichester station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Fisher is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you work in Fisher?
Yes. We survey roofs in Fisher and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why get it checked now?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing which helps with rolling maintenance. In a small place like Fisher, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
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.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Fisher
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes