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Lyminster Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lyminster. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lyminster
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need when booking. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey rented houses, gutters and downpipes and converted houses, and people most often book us about choked outlets and gutters and ceiling stains reported by tenants.
Somewhere as small as Lyminster, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Lyminster (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Lyminster
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Places near Lyminster
What else we do in Lyminster
What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Lyminster
Lyminster is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor, about 3.3 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Lyminster goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building like Lyminster Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Arundel station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Lyminster is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Lyminster, we can come and survey your property. Across West Sussex, we cover Lyminster and the places around it. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Arundel Drive, Old Mead Road and Lyminster Road. Other places close to Lyminster include Wick (1 mile south), Toddington (1 mile south-east), Crossbush (1 mile north-east), Tortington (1 mile west) and Littlehampton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Around Lyminster
Around Lyminster, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The 6 Bells Public House, The Littlehampton Academy and Littlehampton College, among other places. The closest station to Lyminster is Arundel station, roughly 1.3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Arundel and District Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lyminster
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Lyminster. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Lyminster
Is Lyminster within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lyminster?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No. Who pays is usually set by the lease, and that is a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near Lyminster can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Give residents notice before a survey
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Lyminster
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.