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Roof Survey in Hambrook
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Hambrook, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Hambrook, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
How a roof survey works in Hambrook
Our roof surveys cover Hambrook and the wider South East. Visits run seven days a week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you’ve noticed lifted, split or missing lead flashings and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space alike.
Some older homes in villages like Hambrook are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Hambrook (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Hambrook questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hambrook?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Can a landlord with a rental near Nutbourne station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building.
Is Hambrook in your area?
Yes. Hambrook is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It is emailed to you.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Roof surveys around Hambrook
Hambrook is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
With Warblington Castle about 3.8 miles west, the area around Hambrook has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. If you look after a building such as Chidham Parochial Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Hambrook is about 5 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hambrook. Hambrook is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for roof surveys. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Roof surveys in PO18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like Kingfisher Close, Dragonfly Grove and Pipistrelle Way, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Hambrook, we cover Nutbourne (1 mile south), Funtington (1 mile north-east), West Ashling (1 mile east), Chidham (1 mile south) and Racton (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (10 miles south-east), Chichester (5 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles west), Portfield (5 miles east) and Yapton (12 miles east).
What’s near Hambrook
Around Hambrook, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bourne Community College, among other places. The closest station to Hambrook is Nutbourne station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (2.5 miles west). Not far away are Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, but its nails frequently corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded, as wind can lift them.
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Prices for roof surveys in Hambrook
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Signs you need a roof survey in Hambrook
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Torn or sagging underlay
For landlords with property near Nutbourne station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.