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Landlord roof survey in Southwick, West Sussex
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Southwick and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
About our landlord roof survey in Southwick
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. If you’re worried about failed flashings at walls and chimneys and standing water on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Southwick, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Southwick (BN42, BN41, BN43)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Southwick
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Southwick questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Southwick station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Is the coastal weather around Southwick hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Southwick is within about 1 mile of the coast.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Southwick?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Common roof problems in Southwick
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Flashings that have come away
Shop and office owners around Churchill Square may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Local roofs in Southwick
Southwick lies within about 1 mile of the sea, 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. Portslade Manor, about 0.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Southwick. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Southwick station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Homes near green spaces such as Benfield Hill can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Southwick is about 2 miles east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Roofs in Southwick get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover Southwick.
Here we cover the BN42, BN41 and BN43 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Roman Crescent and Southwick Street and the roads around them. With the A259 and A270 close by, Southwick is simple for us to get to for landlord roof surveys. If you’re just outside Southwick, we cover Kingston by Sea (1 mile north-west), Portslade (1 mile north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west), Hangleton (2 miles north-east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
Near you in Southwick
Around Southwick, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Shoreham Academy, Benfield Hill and The Ship Inn and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Southwick itself: Southwick station. A little further out are Southlands Hospital (1 mile west) and Churchill Square (4 miles east). For a walk, there’s Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
Nearby places to Southwick
What else we do in Southwick
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A visit to Southwick is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. The report is written in plain language.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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.