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Roof Survey in Elsted Marsh
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Elsted Marsh and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof survey in Elsted Marsh
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. Common reasons to book are cracked mortar along the ridge and worn or blocked valleys, on chimney stacks, the roof space and natural slate.
In a village or hamlet like Elsted Marsh, 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. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Elsted Marsh (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. Outbuildings and barns around Elsted Marsh are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Elsted Marsh
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% of customers satisfied
- 20+ years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Also near Elsted Marsh
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Roof surveys around Elsted Marsh
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. With Cowdray House about 3.5 miles east, Elsted Marsh sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Elsted Marsh is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Elsted Marsh is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover Elsted Marsh. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We cover every part of GU29 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover Ingrams Green (1 mile east), Dumpford (1 mile north), Trotton (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile south-west) and Didling (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (14 miles south-east), Chichester (10 miles south), Emsworth (10 miles south-west), Portfield (10 miles south), Yapton (14 miles south-east) and East Wittering (15 miles south).
Near you in Elsted Marsh
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Keeper's Arms Public House. Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (3.2 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Elsted Marsh includes Iping and Stedham Commons.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Elsted Marsh needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What we’re asked to look at in Elsted Marsh
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.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
The streets around a church such as St George's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their report turnaround times
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
Elsted Marsh: your questions answered
Do you cover Elsted Marsh?
Yes, Elsted Marsh is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Elsted Marsh within the area you cover?
Yes. Elsted Marsh is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from ground level, windows and the roof space.
How do I book a survey in Elsted Marsh?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- File the report with your home documents
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.