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Landlord roof survey in Patching, West Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Patching, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Flashings that have come away
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Patching, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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How a landlord roof survey works in Patching
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. We survey converted houses, shared roofs and rented houses, and people most frequently book us about gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and damp or stains in top-floor flats.
Some older homes in villages like Patching are 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Patching (BN13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access, and the report says what was seen.
What else we do in Patching
Why get it checked now?
Finding a roof defect early typically means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. In a small place like Patching, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Patching
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Local roofs in Patching
Patching lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, 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. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take a building like Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St John the Divine are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Patching is about 3 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Patching is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Brighton is in our area too.
Here we cover the BN13 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on The Street and Coldharbour Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Clapham (1 mile south-east), Hammerpot (2 miles west), Cote (2 miles east), Angmering (2 miles south-west) and Hangleton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Worthing (3 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east) and Lancing (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Patching
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Fox pub, The Angmering School and Clapham Wood. The nearest railway station is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Museum of Sussex Folklore (3.1 miles south-east) and Old Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Not far away are WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
Patching questions
Is the coastal weather around Patching hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Patching is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you cover smaller places like Patching?
Yes, Patching is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
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 use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Common roof problems in Patching
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlords with a home close to Goring-By-Sea station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the survey won’t cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover
Useful tips for Patching property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Tell tenants when we are coming
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Landlords and agents in Patching book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.