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Landlord Roof Survey in Tortington
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Tortington.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged pots and flaunching
About our landlord roof survey in Tortington
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely and the loft where access is safe. If you are worried about gutters overflowing onto walls and cracked or lifting flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Tortington (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Tortington
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Tortington, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. With Ecclesden Manor about 4.7 miles east, Tortington sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Ford station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary Magdalene's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Tortington is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Tortington is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. Tortington is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. There’s also a page for Brighton.
We work across the BN18 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Ford Road and Gaugemaster Way. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Ford (1 mile south), Lyminster (1 mile east), Arundel (1 mile north-east), Wick (2 miles south-east) and Climping (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Tortington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station and The Littlehampton Academy, among other places. Tortington has its own railway station: Ford station. Well-known places in the area include Arundel Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (1.4 miles north). For a walk, there is WWT Arundel.
The survey, step by step
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. It normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Tortington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Tortington
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Common questions in Tortington
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Tortington, take more of a battering?
It can do. Tortington is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ford station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
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Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Tortington
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved from what’s visible.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Cracked or lifting flashings
If you look after a building such as Arundel CofE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
What happens if roof problems are left?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. For older village homes like those around Tortington, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- A report with photographs
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
What affects the price in Tortington
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.