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Landlord roof survey in Wick, West Sussex
Landlord roof surveys around Wick, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
About our landlord roof survey in Wick
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. If you’re worried about cracked or leaning shared chimneys and cracked or lifting flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on rented houses, blocks of flats and converted houses alike.
In a smaller place like Wick, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Wick (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather, so we check them closely.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Nearby places to Wick
What else we do in Wick
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Being in a smaller place like Wick doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. In an older home around Wick, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wick
- Every finding written up with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Wick questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Littlehampton station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Wick, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Wick is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Wick?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Wick homes and their roofs
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Wick, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Ecclesden Manor, about 3.5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wick. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Trees in and around Mewsbrook Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. The streets around a church like All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building like Lyminster Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Wick is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Wick is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. There is also a page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: BN17. Whether your property is on Joyce Close, Willow Brook and Wheatcroft or a nearby road, we can help. Wick is on the B2284, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Wick: Lyminster (1 mile north), Toddington (1 mile east), Littlehampton (1 mile south-east), Climping (1 mile south-west) and Ford (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Wick
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Littlehampton College, Locomotive Public House and The Littlehampton Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Littlehampton station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Zachary Merton Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Rustington Museum (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Wick include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.