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Roof Survey in East Ashling
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in East Ashling.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Roof survey in East Ashling
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. Typical surveys look at condensation or damp timbers in the loft and flashings that have come away from the wall, across the roof space, chimney stacks and natural slate.
Older buildings in small places like East Ashling may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- East Ashling (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
When to book a survey in East Ashling
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Andrew, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will the report include photos?
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as East Ashling, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in East Ashling
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
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Why it is worth a survey now in East Ashling
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like East Ashling, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
East Ashling questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Bosham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around East Ashling, take more of a battering?
It can do. East Ashling is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Report times depend on the package.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How much does a roof survey cost in East Ashling?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
How we price roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
East Ashling homes and their roofs
East Ashling lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Historic houses such as West Dean House, about 4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around East Ashling goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you own a rental within reach of Bosham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Funtington Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
East Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We visit East Ashling as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our West Sussex coverage includes East Ashling and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Every address in PO18 is covered for roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in West Ashling (1 mile west), West Stoke (1 mile north-east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (2 miles south) and Hambrook (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Near you in East Ashling
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bishop Luffa School and The Horse And Groom Public House. The nearest railway station is Bosham station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Novium Museum (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near East Ashling include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.