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Roof survey in Donnington, West Sussex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Donnington and the rest of West Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Donnington: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Donnington?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Donnington is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Can a landlord with a rental near Chichester station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Do you look in the roof space?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Donnington
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where there’s safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey lead flashings, the roof space and natural slate, and people most often book us about ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
In a small place like Donnington, many roofs stand in the open, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Donnington (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Donnington, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- A full building survey of the property
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Landlord and commercial surveys in Donnington
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. Older and listed buildings around Donnington may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
What affects the price in Donnington
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What a roof survey looks like in Donnington
Donnington lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Chichester High School For Girls will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Chichester station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Goodwood House, about 4.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Donnington. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Donnington is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings from Donnington are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Donnington is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: PO20. With the B2201 close by, Donnington is simple for us to get to. If you are just outside Donnington, we cover Hunston (1 mile east), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (2 miles east), Chichester (2 miles north) and Portfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
Around Donnington
In Donnington, that means homes and buildings near The Blacksmith's Arms Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 1.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles north) and St Richard's Hospital (2.5 miles north). Not far away are Nutborne Marshes.