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Steyning Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Steyning, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked or lifting flashings
About our landlord roof survey in Steyning
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told ahead of time. 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. If you’ve noticed gutters overflowing onto walls and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, we can find out what’s behind it.
Houses in smaller places like Steyning can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Steyning (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. On a bungalow or cottage around Steyning, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Steyning
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Photos and a written report every time
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Landlord roof surveys in Steyning: local notes
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Steyning, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near Lancing station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Steyning is about 4 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Steyning, we can come and survey your property. Our West Sussex coverage includes Steyning. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Surveys in BN44 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street, Market Field and Dog Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Steyning: Bramber (1 mile east), Botolphs (1 mile south-east), Upper Beeding (1 mile east), Sompting (4 miles south) and Findon Valley (4 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (10 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Steyning
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Model Bakery The Norfolk Arms and Steyning Grammar School. The closest station to Steyning is Lancing station, roughly 4.1 miles south. A little further out are Steyning Museum (less than half a mile north) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Woods Mill and Chanctonbury Hill.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Steyning
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Anyone responsible for a site like Steyning CofE Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their insurance cover
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Steyning
Is the coastal weather around Steyning hard on roofs?
It can do. Steyning is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Steyning?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Steyning?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
Sometimes, yes. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it, so residents need notice.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Steyning is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 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.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Steyning and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.