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Westhampnett Landlord Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Westhampnett.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- A full structural assessment of the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
Landlord roof survey in Westhampnett: what you get
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told in advance. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when booking. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. Typical surveys look at damaged pots and flaunching and blocked gutters over flats, on converted houses, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats.
Older buildings in small places like Westhampnett 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 is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Westhampnett (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Westhampnett
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Problems we come across often include:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
If you look after a building such as The March CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Why act early in Westhampnett
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. 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 cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- A report with photos
Landlord roof surveys around Westhampnett
Westhampnett lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Goodwood House, about 1.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Westhampnett. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Chichester station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Peter, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Westhampnett is about 1 mile north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. In Westhampnett, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in PO18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Hill Road, Sears Close and Hamilton Way. We also cover the places around Westhampnett: Maudlin (1 mile east), Shopwyke (1 mile south-east), Westerton (1 mile north-east), Portfield (1 mile south-west) and Strettington (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Westhampnett
We work in homes and buildings around The Coach And Horses Public House, Westbourne House School and Chichester High School For Girls. For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (0.8 miles west). Not far away are Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Westhampnett
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
FAQs for Westhampnett
How do I find out if my home in Westhampnett is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is the coastal weather around Westhampnett hard on roofs?
It can do. Westhampnett is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Westhampnett often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
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.