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Landlord roof survey in Highleigh, West Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Highleigh, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
About our landlord roof survey in Highleigh
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. We are often asked to look into flashings that have come away and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, across converted houses, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks.
In a village or hamlet like Highleigh, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Highleigh (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Highleigh, access is usually the main thing to plan. 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 loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets in another room
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Why act early in Highleigh
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. Older and listed buildings around Highleigh may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Visits on any day of the week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- A report with photographs
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls frequently hide gutters behind them. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area and you will need to arrange it.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
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FAQs for Highleigh
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Highleigh?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Highleigh?
Yes, Highleigh is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need access to all the flats?
We may do. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it so please give residents notice.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Is this survey just for landlords?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlord roof surveys around Highleigh
Highleigh is within about 2 miles of the coast, 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. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Sidlesham Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Chichester station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Highleigh is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Highleigh can all book landlord roof surveys. Highleigh is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Surveys in PO20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Critchel's Lane, Highleigh Road and Green Lane. Other places close to Highleigh include Almodington (1 mile west), Birdham (2 miles north-west), Somerley (2 miles west), Earnley (2 miles west) and Shipton Green (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
Around Highleigh
The nearest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 3.9 miles north. Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (4.5 miles north) and Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.5 miles south). Open spaces near Highleigh include Pilsey Island.
When to book a survey in Highleigh
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included