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Roof Survey in Aldwick
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Aldwick, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Roof surveys around Aldwick
Aldwick lies within about 1 mile of the sea, 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Living close to West Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you let a flat or house near Bognor Regis station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Aldwick is about 1 mile south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Aldwick is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across West Sussex, we cover Aldwick. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Every address in PO21 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on Fish Lane, Dark Lane and West Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Nyetimber (1 mile west), Pagham (2 miles south-west), South Mundham (2 miles north-west), Fisher (3 miles north-west) and Sidlesham (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (14 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (5 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east), Emsworth (11 miles north-west) and Rustington (9 miles east).
What’s near Aldwick
Typical jobs here are in homes near West Park, The Regis School and The Regis School. For rail, the closest station is Bognor Regis station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Bognor Regis Museum (1.2 miles east).
Roof survey in Aldwick: what you get
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey flat roofs, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys, and people most often book us about ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and gutters that overflow in heavy rain.
Around Aldwick, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Aldwick (PO21)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A full building survey of the property
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Common roof problems in Aldwick
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.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Nyewood CofE Junior School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Being in a smaller place like Aldwick doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Aldwick: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Aldwick?
Yes, Aldwick is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Aldwick?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How long does a roof survey take?
It usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. Arranging work in a smaller place like Aldwick is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How we price roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.