West Sussex · London and the South East
Lidsey Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Lidsey, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Lidsey. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlord roof survey in Lidsey: what you get
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. Typical surveys look at flashings that have come away and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, across flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and rented houses.
In a small place like Lidsey, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Lidsey (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Lidsey, access is often 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 by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Lidsey
Do you cover smaller places like Lidsey?
Yes. Lidsey is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Lidsey?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. Often we need the loft and certain flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We will confirm what we need when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
What affects the price in Lidsey
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. The report is written in plain language.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Lidsey
Lidsey is within about 3 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Historic houses like Goodwood House, about 4.9 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Lidsey goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Barnham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Trees in and around The Brooks Local Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. Anyone responsible for a site like Aldingbourne Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Lidsey is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We cover Lidsey and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: PO22. You will find streets such as Lidsey Road and Sack Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Lidsey include Shripney (1 mile south-west), Westergate (1 mile north), Eastergate (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile north-east) and Barnham (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Lidsey
In Lidsey, that means homes and buildings near St Philip Howard Catholic High School and The Brooks Local Nature Reserve and the streets around them. The closest station to Lidsey is Barnham station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Tote Copse Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.6 miles south).