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Landlord Roof Survey in Lumley
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Lumley from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Standing water on a flat roof
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Lumley
Lumley lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further 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. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take an older house close to Church of St James: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For site and facilities teams at buildings like St James Church of England Controlled Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Lumley is about 1 mile east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. Lumley is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Lumley is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Here we cover the PO10 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Lumley Road and Northlands Park. We also cover Emsworth (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north), Southbourne (1 mile east), Woodmancote (1 mile north-east) and Denvilles (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
Near you in Lumley
We work in homes and buildings around Eames Farm, Bourne Community College and Lord Raglan P.H. Pub and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Lumley itself: Emsworth station. Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (1.6 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (less than half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
Landlord roof survey in Lumley: what you get
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. If you’ve noticed ponding or splits on flat roofs and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Lumley may be 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Lumley (PO10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Lumley
I let a flat near Emsworth station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lumley, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. Older and listed buildings around Lumley may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Lumley
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Warblington Castle lies about 1.6 miles west, so building around Lumley goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How long the report takes to arrive
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Responsibility under a lease
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Deal with urgent items first
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- File each roof report for future reference
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
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The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older rural homes like those around Lumley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.