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Landlord Roof Survey in Runcton
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Runcton and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Landlord roof survey in Runcton: what you get
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We can’t 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. If you’ve noticed damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and flashings that have come away, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. 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.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Runcton (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed, so we look at them closely.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The roof’s overall size
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens on the day
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. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Runcton, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Runcton, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Towns and villages near Runcton
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Local roofs in Runcton
Runcton is within about 3 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. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Goodwood House, about 3.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Runcton. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. Landlords with a home close to Chichester station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Stephen: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Runcton is about 2 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We visit Runcton as part of our work across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Runcton is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
All of PO20 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Goodwood Gardens, Brookside and Lagness Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include North Mundham (1 mile west), Merston (1 mile north-east), Lagness (1 mile south-east), Hunston (1 mile west) and Portfield (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-east), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Runcton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chichester High School For Girls, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, about 1.9 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and The Chichester City Museum (2 miles north-west).
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- 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
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Runcton
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Runcton, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Is my home in Runcton listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are 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.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
A visit usually takes about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.