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Landlord Roof Survey in Pagham
Independent landlord roof surveys in Pagham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Pagham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you in advance.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Landlord roof survey in Pagham
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. 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. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Common reasons to book are parapets and upstands in poor repair and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, across rented houses, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats.
In a village or hamlet like Pagham, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Pagham (PO21)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Pagham homes and their roofs
Pagham lies within about 1 mile of the sea, 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. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Landlords with a home close to Bognor Regis station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you look after a building such as Rose Green Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Pagham is about 3 miles south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Pagham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our West Sussex coverage includes Pagham. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: PO21. That includes homes and businesses on Swan Dene, Sea Lane and Well Road. If you’re just outside Pagham, we cover Nyetimber (1 mile north-east), Aldwick (2 miles north-east), Church Norton (2 miles south-west), Sidlesham (2 miles west) and South Mundham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles north-east), Chichester (5 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles north-west).
Around Pagham
We work in homes and buildings around The Lamb pub and Avisford. The nearest railway station is Bognor Regis station, about 3.2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.9 miles east).
What else we do in Pagham
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Arrange flat access in advance
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Pagham
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Pagham?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pagham?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
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 as well as what could.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How do I book a survey in Pagham?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Why get it checked now?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. In a small place like Pagham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Pagham
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Prices that include VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help