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Sidlesham Common Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around Sidlesham Common, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Sidlesham Common
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Sidlesham Common, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Chichester station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live in an older home near St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Sidlesham Common is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Sidlesham Common, we can come and survey your property. Across West Sussex, we cover Sidlesham Common and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We work across the PO20 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Chichester Road and Jury Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Sidlesham Common: Street End (1 mile south-east), Sidlesham (1 mile south), Fisher (1 mile east), Keynor Estate (2 miles south) and South Mundham (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (4 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
What’s near Sidlesham Common
We work in homes and buildings around The Blacksmith's Arms Public House. Sidlesham Common’s nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.6 miles north. A little further out are Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.9 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sidlesham Common
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when booking. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey shared roofs, rented houses and blocks of flats, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blocked gutters over flats and standing water on a flat roof.
In a small place like Sidlesham Common, many roofs stand in the open, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Sidlesham Common (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that’s hard to see. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Sidlesham Common often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Why act early in Sidlesham Common
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. In a small place like Sidlesham Common, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Sidlesham Common: your questions answered
Is Sidlesham Common within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Chichester station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Do you look in the loft space?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Sidlesham Common?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
How we price landlord roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What to tell us when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.