West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Fontwell
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Fontwell, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
How a roof survey works in Fontwell
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are debris building up in roof valleys and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Fontwell (BN18, PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs, and we note its condition.
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Prices for roof surveys in Fontwell
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Fontwell can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Local roofs in Fontwell
Fontwell is within about 5 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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 roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ormiston Six Villages Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. With Goodwood House about 4.2 miles west, the area around Fontwell has a long history. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Fontwell is about 5 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Fontwell, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We cover every part of BN18 and PO20 for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on London Road, Cooke Road and Steeplechase Way. Other places close to Fontwell include Eastergate (1 mile south), Slindon (1 mile north-east), Nyton (1 mile south-west), West Barnham (1 mile south) and Slindon Common (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Fontwell
In Fontwell, that means homes and buildings near Eastergate CofE Primary School and the streets around them. The closest station to Fontwell is Barnham station, about 1.6 miles south. Nearby you will also find Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.7 miles east). Not far away are Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
FAQs for Fontwell
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Fontwell?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Fontwell is within about 5 miles of the coast.
Is Fontwell within the area you cover?
Yes, Fontwell is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
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. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Useful tips for Fontwell property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Why act early in Fontwell
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles