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Landlord roof survey in Nutbourne, West Sussex
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Nutbourne and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Nutbourne can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Landlord roof survey in Nutbourne
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We don’t give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. Typical surveys look at damaged pots and flaunching and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, across gutters and downpipes, rented houses and shared roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Nutbourne, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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 is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Nutbourne (PO18, PO10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Nutbourne
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Why get it checked now?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. In a small place like Nutbourne, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Nutbourne
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Photos and a written report every time
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys on any day of the week
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that is hard to see. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Local roofs in Nutbourne
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Nutbourne, where sea air brings more salt and stronger 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. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Wilfrid's Church and Hall, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Chidham Parochial Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Landlords with a home close to Nutbourne station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Nutbourne is about 5 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover Nutbourne and the rest of West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: PO18 and PO10. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Flatt Road, Pottery Lane and Main Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Hambrook (1 mile north), Chidham (1 mile south-east), Bosham (2 miles south-east), Broadbridge (2 miles east) and West Ashling (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (5 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Portfield (5 miles east), Yapton (12 miles east) and East Wittering (5 miles south).
Around Nutbourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near Eames Farm and Bourne Community College, among other places. There is a railway station in Nutbourne itself: Nutbourne station. A little further out are Warblington Castle (3.6 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (2.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
Useful tips for Nutbourne property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- File each roof report for future reference
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults normally get worse.
Nutbourne questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Nutbourne station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Nutbourne listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Do you cover Nutbourne?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Nutbourne.
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.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.