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Landlord roof survey in West Itchenor, West Sussex
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in West Itchenor and across West Sussex.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
West Itchenor questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Itchenor?
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.
Can a landlord with a rental near Bosham station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Is West Itchenor in your area?
Yes, we do. We carry out landlord roof surveys in West Itchenor, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in West Itchenor?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Itchenor
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey converted houses, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks, and common reasons people get in touch are chimney stacks in poor repair and leaking joints at party walls.
Older buildings in small places like West Itchenor may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- West Itchenor (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like West Itchenor, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in West Itchenor
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in West Itchenor
West Itchenor lies within about 1 mile 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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you let a flat or house near Bosham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
West Itchenor is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in West Itchenor and the rest of West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in PO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Waterstone Close and Spinney Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Bosham Hoe (1 mile north-east), Bosham (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north), Broadbridge (3 miles north) and Apuldram (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles north-east).
Near you in West Itchenor
The closest station to West Itchenor is Bosham station, roughly 2.9 miles north. A little further out are St Richard's Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Chichester Castle (4.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Pilsey Island.
Common roof problems in West Itchenor
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaking joints at party walls
If you live in an older home near St Nicholas' Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What experience they bring
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area and you will need to arrange it.
Nearby places to West Itchenor
What else we do in West Itchenor
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- File each roof report for future reference
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.