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Roof survey in Ashurst, West Sussex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Ashurst from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Roof surveys around Ashurst
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St James 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. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Ashurst CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Ashurst is about 7 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ashurst. Ashurst is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. Brighton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across BN44 for roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Church Lane and School Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Partridge Green (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (2 miles north-west), Wiston (2 miles south-west), Littleworth (3 miles north) and Ashington (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles east) and Littlehampton (12 miles south-west).
Near you in Ashurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near Fountain Inn. Other landmarks nearby include Steyning Museum (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Ashurst include Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
How a roof survey works in Ashurst
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you’re worried about cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and loose ridge or hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Ashurst, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Ashurst (BN44)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Ashurst
What else we do in Ashurst
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
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. Don’t go up yourself.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Ashurst questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ashurst?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is Ashurst within the area you cover?
Yes. Ashurst is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Why act early in Ashurst
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. Older and listed buildings around Ashurst may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Ashurst
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 98% of customers satisfied
- 20+ years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. They get particular attention in every survey.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a small place like Ashurst, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.