West Sussex · London and the South East
Warningcamp Landlord Roof Survey
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Warningcamp, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Warningcamp
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and chimney stacks in poor repair.
Somewhere as small as Warningcamp, homes are frequently 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. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Warningcamp (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Warningcamp
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a village or hamlet like Warningcamp, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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 ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Warningcamp questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Warningcamp?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is the coastal weather around Warningcamp 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 is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
How do I book a survey in Warningcamp?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey and doesn’t replace a structural engineer’s report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Landlord roof surveys around Warningcamp
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Warningcamp, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. The wider area around Warningcamp has a long history of building, with Ecclesden Manor about 2.8 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as The Littlehampton Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Landlords with a home close to Arundel station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Warningcamp is about 3 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Warningcamp gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Warningcamp is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for landlord roof surveys. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in BN18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Blakehurst Lane and Clay Lane. Other places close to Warningcamp include Crossbush (1 mile south-west), Poling (1 mile south-east), Arundel (2 miles west), Lyminster (2 miles south-west) and Toddington (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east).
What’s near Warningcamp
For rail, the closest station is Arundel station, about 1 mile west. Nearby you’ll also find Arundel and District Hospital (1.8 miles west) and Lyminster Siege Castle (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Warningcamp include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings where it is safe to see them.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands where we can see them safely.
Towns and villages near Warningcamp
What else we do in Warningcamp
Why act early in Warningcamp
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing which helps with rolling maintenance. For older village homes like those around Warningcamp, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How we price landlord roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.