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Landlord roof survey in Woodmancote, West Sussex
Landlord roof surveys in Woodmancote, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Flashings that have come away
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Landlord roof survey in Woodmancote
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. Common reasons to book are splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and slipped or missing slates and tiles, on blocks of flats, rented houses and converted houses.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Woodmancote (PO10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere like Woodmancote needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it’s safe looking for water marks and gaps.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys frequently let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.
Woodmancote questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Woodmancote?
It can do. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Woodmancote is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Will you come out to Woodmancote?
Yes, Woodmancote is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
How do I book a survey in Woodmancote?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What we’re asked to look at in Woodmancote
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Flashings that have come away
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
For landlords with property near Southbourne station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Why act early in Woodmancote
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. Older and listed buildings around Woodmancote may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A report with photographs
- Surveys seven days a week
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Towns and villages near Woodmancote
Also in Woodmancote
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
You receive a report with photographs and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
Landlord roof surveys in Woodmancote: local notes
Woodmancote lies within about 2 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. Historic houses such as Warblington Castle, about 2.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Woodmancote goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Bourne Community College, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near Woodmancote Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Woodmancote is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. We cover Woodmancote and the rest of West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of PO10 for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on South Lane, Duffield Lane and Woodmancote Lane. If you are just outside Woodmancote, we cover Westbourne (1 mile west), Southbourne (1 mile south), Lumley (1 mile south-west), Emsworth (2 miles south-west) and Denvilles (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (6 miles east), Yapton (13 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south).
Near you in Woodmancote
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Stag's Head Public House, Westbourne Primary School and Stansted Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Southbourne station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles west) and Warblington Castle (2.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).