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Walberton Landlord Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Walberton.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
When to book a survey in Walberton
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs or when.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Flashings that have come away
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
If you let a flat or house near Barnham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before you book
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Walberton
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 on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely, along with the loft space where there’s safe access. We are frequently asked to look into gutters overflowing onto walls and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, across converted houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats.
Somewhere as small as Walberton, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Walberton (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Walberton 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.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Walberton questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Barnham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will you come out to Walberton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How much is a survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Walberton, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We check it where there is safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. We check them as part of the survey.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Walberton
Walberton lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
The streets around a church like St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Take a building like Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Walberton is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Walberton, we can come and survey your property. Our West Sussex coverage includes Walberton. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: BN18. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on The Street, Maple Road and Prime Close. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Avisford (1 mile north-east), Binsted (1 mile east), Slindon Common (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile south-west) and Barnham (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
What’s near Walberton
Around Walberton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Philip Howard Catholic High School and the streets around them. The closest station to Walberton is Barnham station, about 1.3 miles south-west. A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Arundel Castle (3 miles east). The countryside around Walberton includes WWT Arundel and Bignor Hill.