West Sussex · London and the South East
Bosham Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Bosham.
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
About our roof survey in Bosham
We survey roofs in Bosham and across London and the South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and cracked mortar along the ridge.
Somewhere as small as Bosham, 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Bosham (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Bosham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bosham?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I let a flat near Bosham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A full building survey of the property
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
Why act early in Bosham
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Prices for roof surveys in Bosham
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Local roofs in Bosham
Bosham is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Warblington Castle lies about 4.9 miles west, so building around Bosham goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. Landlords with a home close to Bosham station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For an older house near a landmark such as The United Reformed Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Bosham is about 3 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Bosham can all book roof surveys. Across West Sussex, we cover Bosham. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Roof surveys in PO18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer roof surveys to properties on High Street, Viking Way and Merryweather Road. Other places close to Bosham include Broadbridge (1 mile north-east), Chidham (1 mile west), Bosham Hoe (1 mile south), Nutbourne (2 miles north-west) and Fishbourne (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (3 miles east), Selsey (7 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Bosham
We work in homes and buildings around The Berkeley Arms Public House. For rail, the closest station is Bosham station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (3.2 miles east) and St Richard's Hospital (3.8 miles east). Not far away are Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- File the report with your home documents
- Let us know about past leaks
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Leave roof access to professionals
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
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.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Bosham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Bosham, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.