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Landlord roof survey in Houghton, West Sussex
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Houghton. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Landlord roof survey in Houghton: what you get
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. 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. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. Common reasons to book are parapets and upstands in poor repair and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, on shared roofs, blocks of flats and converted houses.
Some older homes in villages like Houghton are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Houghton (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
FAQs for Houghton
Can a landlord with a rental near Amberley station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Houghton?
Yes, Houghton is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Also near Houghton
What else we do in Houghton
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Houghton
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Homes near green spaces such as Arundel Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- What they will not be able to tell you
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Deal with urgent items first
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Landlord roof surveys in Houghton: local notes
About 2.8 miles north-west lies Bignor Roman Villa, a reminder of how long the area around Houghton has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Nicholas, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Dorset House School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. If you are in Houghton, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across West Sussex, we cover Houghton and the places around it. Brighton is in our area too.
Here we cover the BN18 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Houghton: Arundel (3 miles south), Warningcamp (3 miles south-east), Crossbush (3 miles south), Tortington (4 miles south) and Poling (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (9 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Around Houghton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Arundel Park. The closest station to Houghton is Amberley station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Arundel and District Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Houghton, 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.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- 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.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.