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Landlord Roof Survey in Slindon
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Slindon, with photos and a clear written report.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Why get it checked now?
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book us in Slindon
- An independent view of the roof
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
About our landlord roof survey in Slindon
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey rented houses, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates and tiles and gutters overflowing onto walls.
Somewhere as small as Slindon, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Slindon (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older roofs in small places like Slindon can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
FAQs for Slindon
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Barnham station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Slindon?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
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What affects the price in Slindon
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Slindon
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses like Bignor Roman Villa, about 4.3 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Slindon goes. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Slindon CofE Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Slindon is about 6 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Slindon is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our West Sussex coverage includes Slindon. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Here we cover the BN18 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include School Hill, Dyers Lane and Slindon Top Road. If you are just outside Slindon, we cover Slindon Common (1 mile south-east), Fontwell (1 mile south-west), Avisford (1 mile south-east), Walberton (1 mile south) and Binsted (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Slindon
We work in homes and buildings around Ormiston Six Villages Academy and The Newburgh Arms Public House. The closest station to Slindon is Barnham station, about 2.5 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (3 miles east) and Tote Copse Castle (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.