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Landlord roof survey in Nyton, West Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Nyton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
How a landlord roof survey works in Nyton
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We check the roof from every safe vantage point including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. We survey shared roofs, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are missing or loose roof coverings and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Somewhere as small as Nyton, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. 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.
- Where
- Nyton (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Nyton?
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Nyton, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Nyton
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Letting agents and landlords in Nyton book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Nyton
Can a landlord with a rental near Barnham station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is 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.
Is Nyton within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Nyton
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Nyton, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you look after a building like Ormiston Six Villages Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Goodwood House lies about 3.6 miles north-west, so building around Nyton goes back a long way. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Nyton is about 4 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Nyton and nearby. Nyton is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for landlord roof surveys. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We survey roofs across PO20 for landlord roof surveys. Other places close to Nyton include Westergate (1 mile south-east), Aldingbourne (1 mile west), Eastergate (1 mile east), Norton (1 mile north-west) and Crockerhill (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (12 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east) and Lancing (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Nyton
Around Nyton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Eastergate CofE Primary School. Nyton’s nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.4 miles south) and Tote Copse Castle (0.9 miles south-west).
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Nyton
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses