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Thorney Island Landlord Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. Landlord roof surveys in Thorney Island, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof survey in Thorney Island: what you get
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. Typical surveys look at gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and worn ridges, hips and verges, across flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and rented houses.
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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
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
- Thorney Island (PO10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Thorney Island questions
I let a flat near Southbourne station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is the coastal weather around Thorney Island hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Thorney Island needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
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 will explain the options and the price.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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What we are asked to look at in Thorney Island
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
Problems we come across often include:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaks into upper flats
Homes near green spaces such as Eames Farm can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Thorney Island
Thorney Island is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. About 2.1 miles north-west lies Warblington Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Thorney Island has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you let a flat or house near Southbourne station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Thorney Island is about 4 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. Thorney Island is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Thorney Island is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO10 is covered for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Hunter Road, Emsworth Road and Spartan Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include West Thorney (1 mile south-east), North Hayling (1 mile west), Tye (1 mile south-west), Northney (1 mile west) and Emsworth (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (11 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (5 miles south-east).
Near you in Thorney Island
Around Thorney Island, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bourne Community College and Eames Farm and the streets around them. The closest station to Thorney Island is Southbourne station, about 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Emsworth Museum (1.6 miles north). Open spaces near Thorney Island include Nutborne Marshes.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Deal with urgent items first
- Ask residents to report damp right away
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.