West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Clapham, West Sussex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Clapham, with photos and a written report.
- Loose chimney pots
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
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.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Clapham
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. 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. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about worn or blocked valleys and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
Older buildings in small places like Clapham 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 frequently matched when work is done.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Clapham (BN13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What a roof survey looks like in Clapham
Clapham is within about 4 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor, about 1.5 miles south-west, show how far back building around Clapham goes. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. Trees in and around Clapham Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Clapham is about 3 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Clapham is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Here we cover the BN13 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on The Street, Long Furlong and Church Close and the roads around them. Being close to the A280, Clapham is easy for us to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Patching (1 mile north-west), Cote (1 mile east), Hammerpot (2 miles west), Durrington (2 miles south-east) and Hangleton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (3 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east) and Lancing (6 miles east).
What’s near Clapham
We work in homes and buildings around Clapham Wood, The Fox pub and Chatsmore Catholic High School and the streets around them. The closest station to Clapham is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 2.1 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (2.9 miles south-east). Not far away are WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
FAQs for Clapham
How do I find out if my home in Clapham is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Clapham?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Clapham?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older roofs in small places like Clapham can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Other services in Clapham
When to book a survey in Clapham
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Landlords with a home close to Goring-By-Sea station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs