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Landlord Roof Survey in Offington
Independent landlord roof surveys in Offington. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
How a landlord roof survey works in Offington
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We cannot advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We’re often asked to look into cracked or leaning shared chimneys and damp or stains in top-floor flats, across blocks of flats, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks.
Some older homes in villages like Offington 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Offington (BN14, BN13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Offington
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
We are often asked to look at:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Blocked gutters over flats
The streets around a church such as St Andrew's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot 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.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Offington
Is my home in Offington listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Offington?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed when you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Offington can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Offington
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
Also near Offington
Other services in Offington
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work, so a clear record helps.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Offington homes and their roofs
Offington lies within about 2 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. Historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor, about 3.6 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Offington goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Trees in and around Durrington Minature Railway shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For landlords with property near West Worthing station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Offington is about 1 mile north-east of Worthing, in West Sussex. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Offington for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Offington is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We work across BN14 and BN13 for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Rogate Road, Warren Road and Hall Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Offington include the A24 and A27. We also cover the places around Offington: Salvington (1 mile west), Broadwater (1 mile south-east), Worthing (1 mile south-west), Findon Valley (1 mile north) and Sompting (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west).
Near you in Offington
Around Offington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Thomas A Becket First School, The Thomas a Becket pub and Durrington Minature Railway and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is West Worthing station, roughly 1.1 miles south. Nearby you will also find Old Castle (0.6 miles south) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (0.6 miles south). For a walk, there’s Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.