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Littlehampton Landlord Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Littlehampton. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. A typical visit in Littlehampton begins with the street side of the roof and then moves round the building. Rear gardens and side paths frequently give the best view of extensions and back slopes. Then, if it can be reached safely, we look in the loft.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Landlord roof survey in Littlehampton: what you get
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey blocks of flats, rented houses and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked gutters over flats and flashings that have come away.
In a town like Littlehampton, most homes are houses whose owners look after their own roofs. Small faults, such as a cracked ridge, a slipped tile or a blocked gutter, are cheaper to deal with early. The report sets out what needs attention, prioritised by urgency where relevant, whether you live in the house or let it. The photographs let you see the parts of the roof you can’t get to.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Littlehampton (BN17, BN16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Littlehampton
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Local roofs in Littlehampton
Littlehampton is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. 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. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor, about 2.9 miles north-east, show how far back building around Littlehampton goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. Anyone responsible for a site like The Littlehampton Academy will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Littlehampton station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Littlehampton is about 6 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Littlehampton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the BN17 and BN16 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include High Street, Parkside Avenue and Norman Close, all of which we cover. Littlehampton sits on or near the A259 and A284, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Toddington (1 mile north), Rustington (1 mile east), Wick (1 mile north-west), Lyminster (1 mile north-west) and Climping (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east). As one of the bigger places in West Sussex, Littlehampton has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Littlehampton
We work in homes and buildings around River Beach Primary School, New Inn Hotel and Littlehampton College. For rail, the closest station is Littlehampton station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Zachary Merton Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Lyminster Siege Castle (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
Also near Littlehampton
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Why get it checked now?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Roof faults found early can be planned for, whereas a leak tends to force the timing on you.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Littlehampton
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Littlehampton
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common questions in Littlehampton
How do I find out if my home in Littlehampton is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Littlehampton, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Littlehampton is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How do I book a survey in Littlehampton?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours and larger buildings take longer.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the roof space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather, so we check them closely.