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West Kingston Landlord Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. Landlord roof surveys in West Kingston, with photos and a clear written report.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
How a landlord roof survey works in West Kingston
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access and we’ll say what we need when you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. If you’ve noticed parapets and upstands in poor repair and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- West Kingston (BN16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near West Kingston
Also in West Kingston
Questions from West Kingston
Will you come out to West Kingston?
Yes. West Kingston is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in West Kingston?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and West Kingston is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
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 long does a landlord roof survey take?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
That depends on the layout. Frequently we need the loft and certain flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We will confirm what we need when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in West Kingston
The coast is about 1 mile or less from West Kingston, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Historic houses like Ecclesden Manor, about 1.7 miles north, show how far back building in the area around West Kingston goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Angmering station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like East Preston Infant School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
West Kingston is about 3 miles east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in West Kingston, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across West Sussex, we cover West Kingston and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Here we cover the BN16 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Coastal Road and Golden Acre. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (1 mile east), East Preston (1 mile north-west), Ferring (1 mile east) and Hangleton (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (3 miles north-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Selsey (15 miles west), Littlehampton (3 miles west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in West Kingston
Around West Kingston, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Angmering School. For rail, the closest station is Angmering station, about 1.2 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Rustington Museum (1.6 miles west) and Old Castle (3.6 miles north-east). The countryside around West Kingston includes Highdown Hill.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- A full structural assessment of the building
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Kingston
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in West Kingston. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we are asked to look at in West Kingston
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Blocked gutters over flats
The streets around a church such as St Andrew's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like West Kingston, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in West Kingston, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.