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Roof survey in East Wittering, West Sussex
Roof surveys in East Wittering and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Landlord and commercial surveys in East Wittering
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Roof survey in East Wittering: what you get
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. 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. We’re often asked to look into loose chimney pots and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, across flat roofs, the roof space and natural slate.
Around East Wittering, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- East Wittering (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
East Wittering homes and their roofs
East Wittering is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s 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. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like East Wittering Community Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
East Wittering is about 6 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in East Wittering and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. East Wittering is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We survey roofs across the PO20 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Church Road, Downview Close and Stocks Lane, all of which we cover. With the B2179 close by, East Wittering is easy for us to reach for roof surveys. Other places close to East Wittering include Earnley (1 mile east), Somerley (2 miles north-east), West Wittering (2 miles north-west), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Almodington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Portfield (7 miles north-east).
What’s near East Wittering
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Thatched Tavern and the streets around them. Open spaces near East Wittering include Pilsey Island.
What we can’t see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Common questions in East Wittering
Is East Wittering within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is the coastal weather around East Wittering hard on roofs?
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 East Wittering is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from ground level, windows and the roof space, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Common roof problems in East Wittering
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.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
If you live in an older home near St Anne, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What you can safely check yourself
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.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Also near East Wittering
What else we do in East Wittering
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a smaller place like East Wittering, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.