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Roof survey in Botolphs, West Sussex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Botolphs, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Roof survey in Botolphs: what you get
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away from the wall and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings, flat roofs and natural slate alike.
Older buildings in small places like Botolphs 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Botolphs (BN44)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Botolphs frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
Botolphs homes and their roofs
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Botolphs, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like Upper Beeding Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Portslade Manor lies about 4.6 miles south-east, so building around Botolphs goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Botolphs is about 3 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Surveys in Botolphs work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Botolphs is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Every address in BN44 is within our area for roof surveys. If you’re just outside Botolphs, we cover Upper Beeding (1 mile north-east), Bramber (1 mile north), Steyning (1 mile north-west), Sompting (3 miles south-west) and Lancing (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south-east).
Around Botolphs
We work in homes and buildings around Steyning Grammar School. Botolphs’s nearest station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 3.2 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Steyning Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Old Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Steep Down and Mill Hill.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
Your report arrives by email. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Why get it checked now?
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. In a small place like Botolphs, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Botolphs
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Places near Botolphs
What else we do in Botolphs
What we are asked to look at in Botolphs
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Take an older house close to St Botolph's Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Landlords, agents and block managers in Botolphs
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Botolphs. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlords and agents in Botolphs book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Common questions in Botolphs
Can a landlord with a rental near Shoreham-By-Sea station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Is the coastal weather around Botolphs hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Botolphs is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Is this a RICS 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.