West Sussex · London and the South East
Upper Beeding Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Upper Beeding, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
About our landlord roof survey in Upper Beeding
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Upper Beeding and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site typically takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. If you’re worried about loose ridge or hip tiles and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared roofs, blocks of flats and rented houses alike.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Beeding, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Upper Beeding (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Upper Beeding?
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.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Take a building like Upper Beeding Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Responsibility under a lease
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
Places near Upper Beeding
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Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Upper Beeding
Upper Beeding lies within about 4 miles 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, while driving rain finds any gap. Historic houses like Portslade Manor, about 4.6 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Upper Beeding goes. If yours is one of the older homes, 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.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Peter: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Homes near green spaces like Hillside Park (parke sa Hiniusang Gingharian) can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Upper Beeding is about 3 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Upper Beeding, we can come and survey your property. Across West Sussex, we cover Upper Beeding. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
All of BN44 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Monks Walk and Hyde Lane. We also cover the places around Upper Beeding: Bramber (1 mile west), Botolphs (1 mile south-west), Steyning (1 mile west), Sompting (4 miles south-west) and Lancing (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south-east).
Around Upper Beeding
Around Upper Beeding, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hillside Park (parke sa Hiniusang Gingharian) and Steyning Grammar School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 3.6 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Southlands Hospital (3.5 miles south-east) and Steyning Museum (1.2 miles west). The countryside around Upper Beeding includes Truleigh Hill and Mill Hill.
Upper Beeding questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Upper Beeding, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Upper Beeding is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Beeding?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
We may do. If the loft space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it, so residents need notice.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Upper Beeding, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Upper Beeding
Finding a roof defect early usually means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Upper Beeding, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.