West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Bury
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Bury and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose chimney pots
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bury
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. If you’ve noticed gutters that overflow in heavy rain and flashings that have come away from the wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Somewhere as small as Bury, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Bury (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Bury
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What we are asked to look at in Bury
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It is often mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
If you look after a building such as Bury CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
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Your questions about roof surveys in Bury
Is Bury within the area you cover?
Yes, Bury is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Amberley station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you check whether my roof contains 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?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Roof surveys around Bury
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Amberley station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Historic houses such as Bignor Roman Villa, about 1.7 miles north-west, show how far back building around Bury goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Bury is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Bury and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Bury is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Surveys in RH20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include The Street, Houghton Lane and Coombe Crescent, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Bury, we cover West Burton (1 mile north-west), Amberley (1 mile east), Watersfield (2 miles north), Cross Gate (2 miles east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east).
What’s near Bury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Dorset House School, among other places. The closest station to Bury is Amberley station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Amberley Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.8 miles south). Not far away are Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
What affects the price in Bury
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. In a small place like Bury, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Bury
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Every finding written up with photos
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Bury can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.