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Funtington Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Funtington, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Leaks into upper flats
How a landlord roof survey works in Funtington
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. We survey rented houses, converted houses and shared roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or lifting flashings and leaking joints at party walls.
Some older homes in villages like Funtington are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Funtington (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Funtington
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Flashings that have come away
With West Dean House about 4.6 miles north-east, the area around Funtington has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is VAT included in the price?
Funtington: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Funtington, take more of a battering?
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.
I let a flat near Nutbourne station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Funtington?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Funtington frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Nearby places to Funtington
Other services in Funtington
What happens if roof problems are left?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. For older village homes like those around Funtington, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
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. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Landlord and commercial surveys in Funtington
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlord roof surveys in Funtington: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Funtington, 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. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you let a flat or house near Nutbourne station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Funtington is about 4 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover Funtington and the rest of West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Church Lane, Lynch Down and Weston Lane. We also cover the places around Funtington: West Ashling (1 mile south-east), East Ashling (1 mile south-east), Hambrook (1 mile south-west), Racton (1 mile west) and Lordington (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (4 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Portfield (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Funtington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Fox And Hounds Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Nutbourne station, about 1.8 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (4.3 miles south-east) and Emsworth Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.