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Landlord roof survey in West Dean, West Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in West Dean, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
About our landlord roof survey in West Dean
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told ahead of time. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. If you’ve noticed leaking joints at party walls and worn ridges, hips and verges, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like West Dean are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- West Dean (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- A written report with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What we are asked to look at in West Dean
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Andrew are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their report turnaround times
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Responsibility under a lease
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in West Dean
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
What else we do in West Dean
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around West Dean frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- 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.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Questions from West Dean
Can a landlord with a rental near Fishbourne station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in West Dean listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in West Dean?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
West Dean homes and their roofs
The wider area around West Dean has a long history of building, with West Dean House about 0.1 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Fishbourne station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as West Dean CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
West Dean is about 4 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in West Dean, we can come and survey your property. West Dean is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across the PO18 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Singleton (1 mile east), Charlton (2 miles east), East Dean (3 miles east), Cocking (3 miles north) and Bepton (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (4 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (8 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Around West Dean
For rail, the closest station is Fishbourne station, about 4.8 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (4.5 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (under half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in West Dean
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in West Dean, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you contact us
We’ll usually ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.