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Roof Survey in Aldingbourne
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Aldingbourne. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Aldingbourne, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Roof survey in Aldingbourne
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you are worried about crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Aldingbourne, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Aldingbourne (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
What we are asked to look at in Aldingbourne
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will the report include photos?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
What a roof survey looks like in Aldingbourne
Aldingbourne lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. The wider area around Aldingbourne has a long history of building, with Goodwood House about 3.2 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you look after a building like Aldingbourne Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Aldingbourne is about 3 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Aldingbourne is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of PO20 for roof surveys. You will find streets such as Hook Lane and Park Lane. We also cover the places around Aldingbourne: Nyton (1 mile east), Norton (1 mile north), Westergate (1 mile east), East Hampnett (1 mile north-west) and Crockerhill (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
What’s near Aldingbourne
In Aldingbourne, that means homes and buildings near Ormiston Six Villages Academy. For rail, the closest station is Barnham station, roughly 2.1 miles east. A little further out are The Chichester City Museum (3.9 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles south).
What happens if roof problems are left?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We look at them before they cause trouble. For an older or listed building in a place like Aldingbourne, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
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Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Stay off ladders and the roof
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
Questions from Aldingbourne
Can a landlord with a rental near Barnham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Aldingbourne, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Aldingbourne 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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is emailed to you.