West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Bilsham, West Sussex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Bilsham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Bilsham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Roof survey in Bilsham: what you get
Across London and the South East, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. Typical surveys look at crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and valley linings that have cracked or split, across lead flashings, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Bilsham may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Bilsham (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
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.
Prices for roof surveys in Bilsham
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bilsham
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Bilsham. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Questions from Bilsham
Is Bilsham within the area you cover?
Yes. Bilsham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bilsham?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Roof surveys around Bilsham
Bilsham is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Yapton CE Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark such as Bilsham Chapel, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Barnham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Bilsham is about 3 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We cover Bilsham and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Bilsham is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: BN18. We also cover the places around Bilsham: Yapton (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile west), Barnham (2 miles north-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Lidsey (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Near you in Bilsham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Felpham Community College. Bilsham’s nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.8 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Bognor Regis Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Bilsham includes WWT Arundel.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.