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Roof Survey in Findon Valley
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Findon Valley, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof survey in Findon Valley
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a close look. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We’re often asked to look into standing water on a flat roof and debris building up in roof valleys, on the roof space, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys.
In a smaller place like Findon Valley, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Findon Valley (BN14, BN13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Findon Valley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Findon Valley?
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.
Is the coastal weather around Findon Valley hard on roofs?
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, and Findon Valley is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Findon Valley?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Findon Valley
Findon Valley lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. The wider area around Findon Valley has a long history of building, with Ecclesden Manor about 3.5 miles south-west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building like Vale School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near All Saints, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Findon Valley is about 2 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Findon Valley. Our West Sussex coverage includes Findon Valley. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of BN14 and BN13 for roof surveys. We cover properties on Mill Lane, Furze Road and Gorse Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Salvington (1 mile south), Offington (1 mile south), Worthing (2 miles south), Broadwater (2 miles south-east) and Sompting (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north), Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east) and Lancing (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Findon Valley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Durrington High School and the streets around them. Findon Valley’s nearest station is West Worthing station, roughly 2.4 miles south. Nearby you will also find Worthing Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (1.9 miles south). Not far away are Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
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What we’re asked to look at in Findon Valley
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
If you own a rental within reach of West Worthing station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Useful tips for Findon Valley property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. 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.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a smaller place like Findon Valley, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
How we price roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.