West Sussex · London and the South East
Racton Landlord Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Racton, with photos and a clear written report.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around Racton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Landlord roof survey in Racton: what you get
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later based on what can be seen. It does not include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. If you’re worried about standing water on a flat roof and gutters overflowing onto walls, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Racton, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Racton (PO18, PO10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Racton
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Racton, so there is 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, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. The wider area around Racton has a long history of building, with Warblington Castle about 3.9 miles south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Living close to Stansted Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you live in an older home near Racton Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Racton is about 3 miles north-east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Racton across London and South East England. Across West Sussex, we cover Racton and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We work across PO18 and PO10 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Racton include Lordington (1 mile north), Walderton (1 mile north-east), Funtington (1 mile east), Hambrook (2 miles south) and West Ashling (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south-east), Selsey (11 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles south-west), Portfield (6 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Near you in Racton
Around Racton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stansted Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Southbourne station, about 2.1 miles south. A little further out are Emsworth Museum (2.8 miles south-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Walderton Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands where we can see them safely.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Common roof problems in Racton
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaking joints at party walls
If you let a flat or house near Southbourne station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the survey will not cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Are they insured for the work?
Racton questions
Will you come out to Racton?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is the coastal weather around Racton hard on roofs?
Frequently, yes. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Racton is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you look in the loft space?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Leave it or get it looked at?
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. In a place like Racton, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Why book us in Racton
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A report with photographs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.