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West Ashling Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Ashling. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Flashings that have come away
Questions from West Ashling
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bosham station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is the coastal weather around West Ashling hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in West Ashling?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Ashling
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We can’t advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. Common reasons to book are leaking joints at party walls and standing water on a flat roof, across rented houses, converted houses and shared roofs.
Somewhere as small as West Ashling, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- West Ashling (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in West Ashling
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
We are often asked to look at:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like West Ashling, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We check it where there is safe access looking for water marks and gaps.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Around West Ashling, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Landlord roof surveys around West Ashling
West Ashling lies within about 4 miles of the sea, 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. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
With West Dean House about 4.6 miles north-east, the area around West Ashling has a long history. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. For landlords with property near Bosham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
West Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. West Ashling is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes West Ashling and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Heather Close, Ashling Close and Portal Close. We also cover the places around West Ashling: East Ashling (1 mile east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (1 mile south), Hambrook (1 mile west) and West Stoke (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Near you in West Ashling
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Horse And Groom Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bosham station, about 1.2 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Centre (3.6 miles east) and Chichester Castle (3.5 miles south-east). The countryside around West Ashling includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
Surveys for landlords and agents in West Ashling
Landlords, agents and building managers in West Ashling and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
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.