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Roof Survey in Funtington
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Funtington, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Roof survey in Funtington
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We are frequently asked to look into worn or blocked valleys and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, across clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings.
In a small place like Funtington, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Funtington (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Funtington
Funtington is within about 4 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. West Dean House, about 4.6 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Funtington. If you own one of the older houses, 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.
Take a building like Funtington Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Nutbourne station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Funtington is about 4 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Funtington is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Funtington is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
We work across PO18 for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Church Lane, Lynch Down and Weston Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Funtington: West Ashling (1 mile south-east), East Ashling (1 mile south-east), Hambrook (1 mile south-west), Racton (1 mile west) and Lordington (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (4 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Portfield (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Funtington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Fox And Hounds Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Nutbourne station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (4.3 miles south-east) and Emsworth Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That’s why we check them closely.
Chimney stacks
We look at the stack itself, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Why it is worth a survey now in Funtington
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Funtington, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 20+ years’ experience
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
FAQs for Funtington
How do I find out if my home in Funtington is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Funtington?
Yes, Funtington is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you go up on the roof?
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 soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Funtington, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- 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
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A full building survey of the property
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs