West Sussex · London and the South East
Fontwell Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Fontwell? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Fontwell and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Useful tips for Fontwell property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Arrange flat access beforehand
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. The report is written in plain language.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Landlord roof survey in Fontwell
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. We survey flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and converted houses, and people most often book us about failed flashings at walls and chimneys and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
In a small place like Fontwell, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Fontwell (BN18, PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere as small as Fontwell, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Fontwell, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Fontwell
Is Fontwell within the area you cover?
Yes, Fontwell is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Fontwell?
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 I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlord roof surveys around Fontwell
Fontwell is within about 5 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like Ormiston Six Villages Academy: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Barnham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Fontwell is about 5 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. If you are in Fontwell, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Landlord roof surveys in BN18 and PO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include London Road, Cooke Road and Steeplechase Way. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Eastergate (1 mile south), Slindon (1 mile north-east), Nyton (1 mile south-west), West Barnham (1 mile south) and Slindon Common (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Around Fontwell
We work in homes and buildings around Eastergate CofE Primary School. The closest station to Fontwell is Barnham station, roughly 1.6 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.7 miles east). Not far away are Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it is safe to see them.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Fontwell?
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Goodwood House lies about 4.2 miles west, so building around Fontwell goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their report turnaround times
- Will the report include photos?
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.