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Landlord roof survey in Singleton, West Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Singleton. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
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Landlord roof survey in Singleton
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. We survey blocks of flats, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks, and people most frequently book us about chimney stacks in poor repair and ponding or splits on flat roofs.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Singleton (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What else we do in Singleton
Landlord roof surveys around Singleton
West Dean House, about 1.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Singleton. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Take a building like Singleton CofE Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Singleton is about 5 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Singleton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in PO18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Downley Close, The Leys and Charlton Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Singleton include Charlton (1 mile east), West Dean (1 mile west), East Dean (2 miles east), Cocking (3 miles north) and Heyshott (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (9 miles south), Chichester (5 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles south-east), Emsworth (9 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Singleton
Around Singleton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Partridge Inn, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Weald and Downland Gridshell (within half a mile south-west) and Chichester Centre (4.5 miles south). For a walk, there is Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Singleton, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We note what we can see.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
FAQs for Singleton
Do you carry out roof surveys in Singleton?
Yes, Singleton is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Singleton?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Larger buildings are priced to suit. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Singleton?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Singleton
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Landlords and agents in Singleton book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Why it is worth a survey now in Singleton
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you are asking contractors to price. Older and listed buildings around Singleton may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Singleton
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.