West Sussex · London and the South East
Goring-by-Sea Landlord Roof Survey
Need a landlord roof survey in Goring-by-Sea? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
About our landlord roof survey in Goring-by-Sea
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat roof and blocked gutters over flats.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Goring-by-Sea drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Goring-by-Sea (BN12, BN99, BN13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys frequently let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather, so we look at them closely.
Also near Goring-by-Sea
Also in Goring-by-Sea
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Goring-by-Sea
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Goring-by-Sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger 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. About 2.3 miles north-west lies Ecclesden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Goring-by-Sea has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For landlords with property near Goring-By-Sea station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you live near a park such as Durrington Minature Railway, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Goring-by-Sea is about 1 mile south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Bookings from Goring-by-Sea are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Landlord roof surveys in BN12, BN99 and BN13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Sea Lane, Jupp's Lane and Goring Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Goring-by-Sea: Ferring (1 mile west), Hangleton (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (2 miles west), Durrington (2 miles north) and West Kingston (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Littlehampton (5 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles east), Lancing (5 miles east), Rustington (4 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north).
Around Goring-by-Sea
Around Goring-by-Sea, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Durrington Minature Railway, Chatsmore Catholic High School and Worthing College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Goring-By-Sea station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.6 miles north-east) and The Acre (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Goring-by-Sea includes Highdown Hill.
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Parking around Goring-by-Sea is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Goring-by-Sea questions
Is the coastal weather around Goring-by-Sea hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Goring-By-Sea station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Useful tips for Goring-by-Sea property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- File each roof report for future reference
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos 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.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.