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Landlord roof survey in Salvington, West Sussex
Landlord roof surveys in Salvington from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Leaking joints at party walls
About our landlord roof survey in Salvington
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We are frequently asked to look into standing water on a flat roof and choked outlets and gutters, on converted houses, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Salvington drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Salvington (BN13, BN14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a smaller place like Salvington, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- File each roof report for future reference
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
What affects the price in Salvington
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Salvington, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Salvington?
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Choked outlets and gutters
Take a building like Durrington Infant School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is VAT included in the price?
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
Common questions in Salvington
Will you come out to Salvington?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is the coastal weather around Salvington hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
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.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No. The lease normally decides who is responsible and we don’t give legal advice. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Salvington homes and their roofs
Salvington is within about 3 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you let a flat or house near West Worthing station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Trees in and around Durrington Minature Railway shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Salvington is about 1 mile north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Roofs in Salvington get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Every address in BN13 and BN14 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Stone Lane, Links Road and Lindum Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A24 and A27, Salvington is simple for us to get to for landlord roof surveys. If you’re just outside Salvington, we cover Offington (1 mile east), Worthing (1 mile south), Broadwater (1 mile south-east), Findon Valley (1 mile north) and East Worthing (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Salvington
In Salvington, that means homes and buildings near Thomas A Becket First School, Durrington High School and Durrington Minature Railway, among other places. Salvington’s nearest station is West Worthing station, roughly 1.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include The Acre (1.9 miles south) and Old Castle (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Salvington includes Widewater Lagoon and Highdown Hill.