West Sussex · London and the South East
Barnham Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Barnham, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
How a roof survey works in Barnham
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey lead flashings, the roof space and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are loose chimney pots and flashings that have come away from the wall.
Somewhere as small as Barnham, homes are frequently 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 frequently need the most attention.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Barnham (PO22)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Barnham
Will you come out to Barnham?
Yes, Barnham is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Barnham?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Nearby places to Barnham
Other services in Barnham
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and the South East. Widespread slipping usually points to corroded nails, which we describe in the report.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Barnham
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. Older cottages and farmhouses around Barnham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
What we’re asked to look at in Barnham
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Barnham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Barnham
Barnham lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and wind near 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. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take a building like Barnham Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Barnham is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Barnham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our West Sussex coverage includes Barnham and the places around it. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: PO22. We cover properties on Garden Crescent, Dollery Road and Goodacres and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Barnham: West Barnham (1 mile north-west), Walberton (1 mile north-east), Yapton (1 mile south-east), Eastergate (1 mile north-west) and Lidsey (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Barnham
In Barnham, that means homes and buildings near The Murrell Arms and St Philip Howard Catholic High School. Barnham has its own railway station: Barnham station. A little further out are Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-west) and Tote Copse Castle (2.5 miles west). Not far away are WWT Arundel.