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Landlord roof survey in Mid Lavant, West Sussex
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Mid Lavant? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Mid Lavant and across West Sussex.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Common questions in Mid Lavant
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Fishbourne station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mid Lavant?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Mid Lavant?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
About our landlord roof survey in Mid Lavant
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. If you’re worried about ceiling stains reported by tenants and cracked or lifting flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes alike.
Some older homes in villages like Mid Lavant are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Mid Lavant (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Mid Lavant homes and their roofs
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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. With Goodwood House about 1.9 miles east, Mid Lavant sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you let a flat or house near Fishbourne station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Mid Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Surveys in Mid Lavant work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: PO18. Streets in the area include St Nicholas Road, Churchmead Close and Springfield Close. We also cover the places around Mid Lavant: East Lavant (1 mile south-east), Westerton (2 miles south-east), Westhampnett (2 miles south-east), Chichester (2 miles south) and Waterbeach (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Mid Lavant
In Mid Lavant, that means homes and buildings near The Earl Of March Public House and Bishop Luffa School. For rail, the closest station is Fishbourne station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (2.3 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (2.4 miles north). Open spaces near Mid Lavant include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Mid Lavant, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you in advance.
- 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.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. The report records it.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.
Common roof problems in Mid Lavant
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Take a building like Lavant CofE Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Why get it checked now?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.