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Roof Survey in East Marden
Roof surveys in East Marden from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Roof survey in East Marden
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you’ve noticed ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like East Marden, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- East Marden (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Signs you need a roof survey in East Marden
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
Nearby places to East Marden
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Roof surveys in East Marden: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Uppark lies about 2.6 miles north-west, so building around East Marden goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
East Marden is about 6 miles north-east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. If you are in East Marden, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Every address in PO18 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to East Marden include Compton (2 miles west), Chilgrove (2 miles east), Didling (3 miles north-east), Elsted (3 miles north) and East Harting (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles south-east), Chichester (7 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south-west), Portfield (7 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in East Marden
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Gardening (3.6 miles east). Not far away are Bow Hill and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The shape of the roof and its details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older roofs in small places like East Marden can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in East Marden
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
East Marden: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in East Marden?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and East Marden is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in East Marden is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.