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Roof surveys in PO22
Live in PO22? We cover Middleton-on-Sea, Elmer and Felpham and the rest of the district, for homes, flats and commercial roofs.
Towns and villages in PO22
Services in PO22
- Chimney survey
- New roof snagging
- Roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Gutter survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Roof leak investigation
- Drone roof survey
- Every service
Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof and we’ll find a date: call 07833 053749 or email us.
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How a roof survey works in PO22
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the loft space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. Typical surveys look at condensation or damp timbers in the loft and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, across chimney stacks, the roof space and lead flashings.
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
What you’ll pay
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- 98% of clients satisfied
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Landmarks near Middleton-on-Sea
We work in homes and buildings around Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham Community College and St Nicholas Church. Middleton-on-Sea’s nearest station is Bognor Regis station, about 2.5 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis Museum (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (4.2 miles north-west).
Homes and roofs across PO22
Owners across PO22, from Bognor Regis, South Bersted and Middleton-on-Sea to the villages, book us to find out where their roof stands. Small faults, caught early, are far easier to deal with.
We survey roofs across London and South East England, and PO22 is part of that. Housing here runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to post-war new towns and modern estates. In the coastal parts of PO22, the seaward side of a roof takes the most weather, and that is where ridges, verges and flashings typically show it first.
Middleton-on-Sea: For landlords with property near Bognor Regis station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Anyone responsible for a site like Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
For a price for roof surveys in PO22, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the price includes VAT
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- File the report with your home documents
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
Questions from PO22
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
Is PO22 in your area?
Yes. We carry out roof surveys in PO22, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.