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Landlord Roof Survey in Fulking
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Fulking. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
How a landlord roof survey works in Fulking
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. Common reasons to book are choked outlets and gutters and worn ridges, hips and verges, across flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and blocks of flats.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Fulking (BN5)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Fulking
I let a flat near Portslade station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Fulking?
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.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is Fulking in your area?
Yes, we do. Fulking is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Landlord roof surveys in Fulking: local notes
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Fulking, 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. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Church of the Holy Trinity, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Portslade station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Fulking is about 4 miles north-west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. We visit Fulking as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Across West Sussex, we cover Fulking and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Every address in BN5 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Poynings (1 mile north-east), Hangleton (3 miles south), Castle Town (3 miles west), Portslade (3 miles south) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (14 miles west).
Around Fulking
In Fulking, that means homes and buildings near The Shepherd And Dog Public House. The nearest railway station is Portslade station, roughly 3.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Clayton Castle (3.7 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (3.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Truleigh Hill and Woods Mill.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Fulking
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around Fulking, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you beforehand.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What a landlord roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Fulking
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Towns and villages near Fulking
Also in Fulking
Common roof problems in Fulking
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
Historic houses like Portslade Manor, about 3.3 miles south, show how far back building around Fulking goes. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours