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Landlord roof survey in Hangleton, West Sussex
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Hangleton? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Hangleton and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hangleton
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. If you are worried about mortar falling from ridges and verges and leaking joints at party walls, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks alike.
In a small place like Hangleton, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Hangleton (BN12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Hangleton, access is frequently 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 start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Prices for landlord roof surveys in Hangleton
To price your survey, we look at:
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We go into the loft where it’s safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Local roofs in Hangleton
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Hangleton, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take an older house close to St Andrew's Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Trees in and around Clapham Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Ecclesden Manor lies about 0.9 miles north-west, so building around Hangleton goes back a long way. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Hangleton is about 2 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Hangleton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We survey roofs across the BN12 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Hangleton include Ferring (1 mile south-east), Kingston Gorse (1 mile south), Angmering (1 mile north-west), West Kingston (1 mile south-west) and East Preston (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (3 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east), Lancing (6 miles east) and Storrington (7 miles north).
Landmarks near Hangleton
In Hangleton, that means homes and buildings near Clapham Wood and Chatsmore Catholic High School, among other places. The closest station to Hangleton is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre. A little further out are Zachary Merton Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Rustington Museum (2.2 miles west). Not far away are Highdown Hill.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Practical tips
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Arrange flat access in advance
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Questions from Hangleton
Will you come out to Hangleton?
Yes, Hangleton is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hangleton, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No. The lease usually decides who is responsible, and that is a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.