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Roof survey in Compton, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Compton. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Compton
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We are often asked to look into debris building up in roof valleys and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, on chimney stacks, lead flashings and the roof space.
Older buildings in small places like Compton 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 like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Compton (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Compton
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Compton needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Compton
A small roof defect normally gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. Outbuildings and barns around Compton are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Compton
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent view of the roof
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 98% of clients satisfied
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Compton
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Questions from Compton
I let a flat near Rowlands Castle station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Is Compton within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is emailed to you.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
What a roof survey looks like in Compton
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you let a flat or house near Rowlands Castle station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Compton is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. Surveys in Compton work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Church Lane and School Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Compton, we cover East Marden (2 miles east), South Harting (3 miles north), East Harting (3 miles north-east), Chilgrove (4 miles east) and Elsted (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south), Portfield (9 miles south-east) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Compton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Coach And Horses Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3.6 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (5.7 miles north) and Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles west). The countryside around Compton includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
What we are asked to look at in Compton
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s frequently mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Problems we come across often include:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
With Uppark about 1.8 miles north, the area around Compton has a long history. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What happens after the report arrives
- What’s outside the scope of the survey