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Landlord Roof Survey in Hammerpot
Landlord roof surveys around Hammerpot, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Local roofs in Hammerpot
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Hammerpot, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more 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. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Trees in and around Clapham Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Margaret, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Angmering station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Hammerpot is about 3 miles north-east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Bookings from Hammerpot are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Hammerpot is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for landlord roof surveys. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the BN16 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Other places close to Hammerpot include Angmering (1 mile south), Patching (2 miles east), Clapham (2 miles east), Hangleton (2 miles south-east) and West Preston (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
Near you in Hammerpot
We work in homes and buildings around The Fox pub, The Angmering School and Clapham Wood and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Angmering station, about 1.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south) and Lyminster Siege Castle (2.4 miles west). Not far away are WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
How a landlord roof survey works in Hammerpot
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We cannot advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey converted houses, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp or stains in top-floor flats and damaged pots and flaunching.
Somewhere as small as Hammerpot, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Hammerpot (BN16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Hammerpot: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Hammerpot is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hammerpot, take more of a battering?
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.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. Frequently we need the loft and certain flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We’ll confirm what we need as you book.
Who normally books a landlord or block roof survey?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
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’s safe to see them.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands where we can see them safely.
Towns and villages near Hammerpot
Other services in Hammerpot
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hammerpot
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Finding a roof defect early normally means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. For an older or listed building in a place like Hammerpot, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
How it works
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 will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Hammerpot, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.