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Portfield Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Portfield from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Choked outlets and gutters
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Portfield
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We do not give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away and cracked or leaning shared chimneys.
Around Portfield, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Portfield (PO19, PO20, PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Portfield
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
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How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Being in a smaller place like Portfield does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Portfield
Portfield is within about 5 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. 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. About 2.5 miles north lies Goodwood House, a reminder of how long the area around Portfield has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Portfield Primary Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Chichester station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take an older house close to St George's: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Portfield is about 1 mile east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Portfield is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Across West Sussex, we cover Portfield and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
All of PO19, PO20 and PO18 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Kent Road, York Road and Spur Road. With the A259 and A285 close by, Portfield is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Portfield include Chichester (1 mile west), Westhampnett (1 mile north-east), Shopwyke (1 mile east), Maudlin (1 mile north-east) and North Mundham (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Portfield
We work in homes and buildings around The Prebendal School, The East Gate Public House and Chichester High School For Girls, among other places. The closest station to Portfield is Chichester station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Chichester City Museum (0.6 miles west) and Chichester Castle (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
Portfield questions
Is the coastal weather around Portfield hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Is my home in Portfield listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Larger buildings are priced to suit. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Which survey package you book
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Portfield, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. In an older home around Portfield, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Responsibility under a lease
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Portfield
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats