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East Lavington Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in East Lavington, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
How a roof survey works in East Lavington
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are torn or sagging underlay and leaning or weathered chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like East Lavington, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- East Lavington (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in East Lavington
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Problems we come across often include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Peter: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is added on top
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What happens if roof problems are left?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. In a place like East Lavington, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book us in East Lavington
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What a roof survey looks like in East Lavington
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Bignor Roman Villa lies about 2.9 miles south-east, so building around East Lavington goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. If you look after a building such as Graffham CofE Infant School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
East Lavington is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings from East Lavington are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. East Lavington is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We work across GU28 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around East Lavington: Duncton (1 mile north-east), Graffham (1 mile north-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east) and Selham (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (14 miles south-west).
Around East Lavington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Parish Church of St Giles and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.6 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- A full building survey of the property
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
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What else we do in East Lavington
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs. As for time on site, it typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a hamlet or village like East Lavington, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
For a price for roof surveys in East Lavington, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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East Lavington questions
Do you cover East Lavington?
Yes, East Lavington is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like East Lavington?
Yes, East Lavington is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
How much does a roof survey cost in East Lavington?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.