West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Eastergate, West Sussex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Eastergate and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
How a roof survey works in Eastergate
We survey roofs in Eastergate and across London and the South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you are ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you are worried about worn or blocked valleys and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Eastergate, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Eastergate (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Eastergate
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
We will usually ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Eastergate, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us 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 vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Eastergate questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Eastergate?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Eastergate, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Do you work in Eastergate?
Yes. We cover Eastergate and the rest of West Sussex. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
How do I book a survey in Eastergate?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Eastergate
Eastergate is within about 4 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near Barnham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. With Goodwood House about 4.2 miles north-west, the area around Eastergate has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Eastergate is about 4 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Roofs in Eastergate get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover Eastergate and the places around it. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Every address in PO20 is within our area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on St Georges Walk, Highview Road and Critchmere Drive or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Westergate (1 mile west), Nyton (1 mile west), West Barnham (1 mile south-east), Fontwell (1 mile north) and Barnham (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east) and Lancing (15 miles east).
Around Eastergate
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ormiston Six Villages Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Barnham station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.4 miles south) and Tote Copse Castle (1.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s WWT Arundel.
Common roof problems in Eastergate
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Anyone responsible for a site like Eastergate CofE Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Eastergate and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
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Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.
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.