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Landlord roof survey in Slindon Common, West Sussex
Landlord roof surveys in Slindon Common from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Leaks into upper flats
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Slindon Common
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Slindon Common and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. We survey converted houses, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks, and people most frequently book us about damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Slindon Common (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Slindon Common?
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
For landlords with property near Barnham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Are they insured for the work?
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Slindon Common needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Why act early in Slindon Common
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. Older cottages and farmhouses around Slindon Common can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Photos and a written report every time
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We record anything visible.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. They’re checked where safe access allows.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Slindon Common
Slindon Common lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Historic houses such as Bignor Roman Villa, about 4.6 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Slindon Common goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Slindon CofE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Slindon Common is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Slindon Common gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Slindon Common is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for landlord roof surveys. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Every address in BN18 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Sunnybox Lane, Bridle Lane and Shellbridge Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Slindon (1 mile north-west), Avisford (1 mile south-east), Binsted (1 mile south-east), Walberton (1 mile south) and Fontwell (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Near you in Slindon Common
In Slindon Common, that means homes and buildings near The Spur Public House and St Philip Howard Catholic High School, among other places. The closest station to Slindon Common is Barnham station, roughly 2.1 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Arundel Castle (3 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
FAQs for Slindon Common
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Slindon Common?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Slindon Common is within about 5 miles of the coast.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Slindon Common?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How much time does the visit need?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.