West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Durrington
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Durrington and the rest of West Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Roof survey in Durrington: what you get
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away from the wall and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Durrington, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Durrington (BN13, BN12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Durrington
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Common questions in Durrington
How do I find out if my home in Durrington is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Durrington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t 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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Your report arrives by email. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
What a roof survey looks like in Durrington
Durrington is within about 3 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Durrington-On-Sea station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Homes near green spaces such as Durrington Minature Railway can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Durrington is about 1 mile north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. If you’re in Durrington, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Durrington is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN13 and BN12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Lyn Road, New Road and Tavy Road or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A2032 close by, Durrington is easy for us to reach for roof surveys. Other places close to Durrington include Cote (1 mile north-west), High Salvington (1 mile north), Goring-by-Sea (2 miles south), Clapham (2 miles north-west) and Patching (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (5 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (4 miles east) and Rustington (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Durrington
Around Durrington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Durrington Minature Railway, Coach And Horses Public House and Palatine Primary School. Durrington’s nearest station is Durrington-On-Sea station, roughly 1.3 miles south. A little further out are The Acre (2.2 miles south-east) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Highdown Hill.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a survey in Durrington, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks often start there.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts with the stack outside. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we are asked to look at in Durrington
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
For an older house near a landmark such as St Symphorian's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- When you will get the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one