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Roof survey in Fishbourne, West Sussex
Wondering about the roof at a property in Fishbourne? We carry out roof surveys in Fishbourne and across West Sussex.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
FAQs for Fishbourne
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Fishbourne?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Goodwood Aerodrome is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
I let a flat near Fishbourne station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
How a roof survey works in Fishbourne
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and standing water on a flat roof.
Around Fishbourne, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Fishbourne (PO19, PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Fishbourne
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
If you own a rental within reach of Fishbourne station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking anyone
- What experience they bring
- Their insurance cover
- What happens after the report arrives
- What exactly goes into their report
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Local roofs in Fishbourne
Fishbourne lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you look after a building such as Fishbourne CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Fishbourne is about 1 mile west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Fishbourne. Across West Sussex, we cover Fishbourne and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO19 and PO18 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Creek End, Palatine Gardens and Claver Gardens or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Apuldram (1 mile south), Broadbridge (2 miles west), Bosham (2 miles west), East Ashling (2 miles north-west) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Fishbourne
We work in homes and buildings around Central C of E Junior School and Bishop Luffa School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Fishbourne itself: Fishbourne station. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (1.6 miles east) and St Richard's Hospital (1.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Useful tips for Fishbourne property owners
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a survey in Fishbourne, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Keep pets in another room
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is frequently been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the loft space, we can often spot it sooner. In an older home around Fishbourne, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Fishbourne
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- A full building survey of the property
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Fishbourne
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings