West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Ford, West Sussex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Ford and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Questions from Ford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ford?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Ford?
Yes, Ford is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
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.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Roof survey in Ford
We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you are worried about gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Ford may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Ford (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ford
Ford lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building like The Littlehampton Academy, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Ford station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Andrew: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Ford is about 2 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Ford and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across West Sussex, we cover Ford. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Roof surveys in BN18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Station Road, Ford Road and Rodney Crescent, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Tortington (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile south), Climping (1 mile south), Wick (1 mile east) and Lyminster (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
What’s near Ford
We work in homes and buildings around The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station, among other places. Ford has its own railway station: Ford station. Other landmarks nearby include Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Ford include WWT Arundel.
Towns and villages near Ford
Also in Ford
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ford
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Ford and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and the South East. Widespread slipping usually points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- A structural engineer’s report
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- File the report with your home documents
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a small place like Ford, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, 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.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.