West Sussex · London and the South East
Bramber Roof Survey
Roof surveys around Bramber, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Roof survey in Bramber
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages frequently have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. Common reasons to book are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and cracked mortar along the ridge, on natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Bramber (BN44)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Bramber questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Bramber, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Bramber is within about 5 miles of the coast.
Will you come out to Bramber?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Roof surveys around Bramber
Bramber lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For landlords with property near Shoreham-By-Sea station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Upper Beeding Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Nicholas, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Bramber is about 4 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Bramber is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Bramber is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Here we cover the BN44 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, King's Stone Avenue and Saxon Road. Other places close to Bramber include Steyning (1 mile west), Upper Beeding (1 mile east), Botolphs (1 mile south), Sompting (4 miles south) and Lancing (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Bramber
We work in homes and buildings around Hillside Park (parke sa Hiniusang Gingharian), The Model Bakery The Norfolk Arms and Steyning Grammar School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 4.1 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Southlands Hospital (4.1 miles south-east) and Steyning Museum (under half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Steep Down and Woods Mill.
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How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere as small as Bramber, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Why it is worth a survey now in Bramber
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. In a place like Bramber, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the price in Bramber
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.