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Landlord roof survey in Kingston by Sea, West Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Kingston by Sea, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Kingston by Sea, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- 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.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Landlord roof survey in Kingston by Sea: what you get
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely, along with the roof space where there’s safe access. We survey gutters and downpipes, converted houses and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are failed flashings at walls and chimneys and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped.
In a smaller place like Kingston by Sea, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Kingston by Sea (BN42, BN43)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Finding a roof defect early usually means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. In an older home around Kingston by Sea, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photos and a written report every time
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Kingston by Sea
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
If you own a rental within reach of Southwick station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kingston by Sea
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Kingston by Sea homes and their roofs
Kingston by Sea 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, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. With Portslade Manor about 1 mile east, Kingston by Sea sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Anyone responsible for a site like Glebe Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark like St Michael and All Angels Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Kingston by Sea is about 1 mile east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. In Kingston by Sea, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: BN42 and BN43. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Cross Road, Roman Road and Kings Road and the roads around them. You’ll find Kingston by Sea on the A270, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Southwick (1 mile south-east), Portslade (1 mile east), Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile west), Hangleton (2 miles east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
What’s near Kingston by Sea
Typical jobs here are in homes near Benfield Hill, Shoreham College and The Ship Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Southwick station, roughly 0.6 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find British Engineerium (2.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (0.7 miles west). For a walk, there is Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
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FAQs for Kingston by Sea
Is the coastal weather around Kingston by Sea hard on roofs?
It can do. Kingston by Sea is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Kingston by Sea?
Yes, Kingston by Sea is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. The lease typically decides who is responsible and we don’t give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
What does a block roof survey cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Larger buildings are priced to suit. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
Do you need access to all the flats?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we’ll need to go in, so residents need notice.