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West Barnham Landlord Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in West Barnham. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
What we’re asked to look at in West Barnham
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
For landlords with property near Barnham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What experience they bring
How a landlord roof survey works in West Barnham
The lease normally decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We cannot advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We are often asked to look into worn ridges, hips and verges and flashings that have come away, on shared roofs, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks.
Somewhere as small as West Barnham, 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. 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 frequently need the most attention.
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.
- Location
- West Barnham (PO22)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in West Barnham
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Also near West Barnham
What else we do in West Barnham
West Barnham homes and their roofs
The coast is about 4 miles or less from West Barnham, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Barnham Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
West Barnham is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in West Barnham and nearby. West Barnham is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO22 is covered for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Woodside, Orchard Way and Paddocks. Being close to the B2233, West Barnham is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Barnham (1 mile south-east), Eastergate (1 mile north-west), Walberton (1 mile north-east), Westergate (1 mile west) and Fontwell (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in West Barnham
We work in homes and buildings around St Philip Howard Catholic High School and The Murrell Arms and the streets around them. There is a railway station in West Barnham itself: Barnham station. Well-known places in the area include Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles south-west). Not far away are WWT Arundel.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. For an older or listed building in a place like West Barnham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are 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 us in West Barnham
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Visits on any day of the week
West Barnham: your questions answered
I let a flat near Barnham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in West Barnham is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We will confirm the timing when you book.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- File each roof report for future reference
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like West Barnham can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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 the ground, 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.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.