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Landlord roof survey in Norton, West Sussex
Landlord roof surveys in Norton, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
How a landlord roof survey works in Norton
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week, which can make access easier to arrange. If you’ve noticed blocked gutters over flats and damp or stains in top-floor flats, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Norton may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Norton (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Norton: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Norton hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Is Norton within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is this survey just for landlords?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised 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. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Responsibility under a lease
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
What happens if roof problems are left?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. A survey looks at the roof itself. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Norton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Norton, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Norton
Norton lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. About 2.9 miles north-west lies Goodwood House, a reminder of how long the area around Norton has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Anyone responsible for a site like Ormiston Six Villages Academy will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Norton is about 4 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Norton gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Across West Sussex, we cover Norton. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Landlord roof surveys in PO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Norton, we cover Crockerhill (1 mile north-west), East Hampnett (1 mile west), Nyton (1 mile south-east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south) and Westergate (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (12 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
What’s near Norton
In Norton, that means homes and buildings near The Winterton Arms Public House and Eastergate CofE Primary School and the streets around them. Norton’s nearest station is Barnham station, about 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Richard's Hospital (3.9 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.1 miles south).
What else we do in Norton
Landlord and commercial surveys in Norton
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.