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Landlord roof survey in Halnaker, West Sussex
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Halnaker. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Halnaker
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Halnaker and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a written report with photos. If you are worried about gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and standing water on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Halnaker (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Older cottages and farmhouses around Halnaker can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Halnaker
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A written report with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Useful tips for Halnaker property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Halnaker
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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. About 1.4 miles west lies Goodwood House, a reminder of how long the area around Halnaker has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Chichester station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Boxgrove CofE Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church like The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Halnaker is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. In Halnaker, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Halnaker is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO18 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on The Street, Stame Road and Oakford Park or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Boxgrove (1 mile south), Waterbeach (1 mile west), Tangmere (1 mile south), Strettington (1 mile south-west) and Westerton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles south-east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Halnaker
For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, about 3.8 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Centre (2.9 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (3.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Levin Down.
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it’s safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. Any problems are photographed.
Towns and villages near Halnaker
Other services in Halnaker
Surveys for landlords and agents in Halnaker
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Halnaker, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Halnaker
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
Questions from Halnaker
Can a landlord with a rental near Chichester station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Halnaker?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. 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.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The written report follows by email.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Halnaker?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.