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Landlord roof survey in Shopwyke, West Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Shopwyke and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shopwyke
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told beforehand. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and rented houses, and people most frequently book us about cracked or lifting flashings and gutters overflowing onto walls.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Shopwyke (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Shopwyke
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Shopwyke, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Goodwood House lies about 2.1 miles north, so building around Shopwyke goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Shopwyke is about 2 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Shopwyke, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We work across the PO20 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. You will find streets such as Coach Road and Drayton Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Shopwyke include Maudlin (1 mile north), Westhampnett (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile east), Portfield (1 mile west) and Strettington (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Near you in Shopwyke
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Coach And Horses Public House, The March CofE Primary School and Chichester High School For Girls and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chichester station, about 1.9 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Chichester Castle (1.5 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (1.3 miles west). For a walk, there is Stoke Down.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
What affects the price in Shopwyke
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
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How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere like Shopwyke needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Shopwyke: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Shopwyke is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is the coastal weather around Shopwyke hard on roofs?
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 typically shows.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. Who pays is typically set by the lease, and that is a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Do you need access to all the flats?
It depends on the building. We may need the loft space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We tell you what’s needed when you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Do you work in Shopwyke?
Yes. Shopwyke is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
When to book a survey in Shopwyke
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, especially on taller buildings.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
If you let a flat or house near Chichester station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- What experience they bring
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What the survey will not cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.