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Landlord roof survey in Keynor Estate, West Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Keynor Estate and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Landlord roof survey in Keynor Estate: what you get
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told beforehand. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you are worried about cracked or lifting flashings and damaged pots and flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Keynor Estate, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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 frequently the first to give way.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Keynor Estate (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Keep the roof space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Questions from Keynor Estate
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Keynor Estate?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Keynor Estate?
Yes, Keynor Estate is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we will need to go in, so residents need notice.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it’s a roof survey. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
The survey, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older rural homes like those around Keynor Estate can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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 the ground, 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 photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
How we price landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Landlord roof surveys in Keynor Estate: local notes
Keynor Estate lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Take a building like Sidlesham Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Chichester station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Keynor Estate is about 2 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Keynor Estate, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across West Sussex, we cover Keynor Estate. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in PO20 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Chalk Lane and Cow Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Keynor Estate: Sidlesham (1 mile north-east), Street End (1 mile north), Church Norton (2 miles south-east), Sidlesham Common (2 miles north) and Pagham (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
Around Keynor Estate
Around Keynor Estate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Academy and the streets around them. Keynor Estate’s nearest station is Chichester station, roughly 4.4 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Selsey Lifeboat Museum (2.9 miles south) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north).
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
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 water marks and gaps.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Keynor Estate
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.