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Maudlin Landlord Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Maudlin, with photographs and a written report.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof surveys in Maudlin: local notes
Maudlin lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Goodwood House, about 1.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Maudlin. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For landlords with property near Chichester station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For site and facilities teams at buildings like The March CofE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Maudlin is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Maudlin. Maudlin is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. Portsmouth is in our area too.
All of PO18 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Augustus Way, Vespasian Close and Stane Street, all of which we cover. Other places close to Maudlin include Westhampnett (1 mile west), Shopwyke (1 mile south), Westerton (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-east) and Waterbeach (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
Around Maudlin
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chichester High School For Girls, The Coach And Horses Public House and Westbourne House School, among other places. The closest station to Maudlin is Chichester station, about 2.1 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (1.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Maudlin includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Levin Down.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Maudlin
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. We survey gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are damp or stains in top-floor flats and missing or loose roof coverings.
Some older homes in villages like Maudlin are 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Maudlin (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Maudlin
Other services in Maudlin
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Maudlin can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Useful tips for Maudlin property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Deal with urgent items first
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Maudlin
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
FAQs for Maudlin
Is my home in Maudlin listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chichester station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Maudlin?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you look in the loft space?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. It does not include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What we’re asked to look at in Maudlin
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have come away
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Peter, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their insurance cover
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks