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Roof survey in Hardham, West Sussex
We carry out roof surveys in Hardham and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hardham
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Older buildings in small places like Hardham may be 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.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Hardham (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Hardham questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Pulborough station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hardham?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
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. Just say which days work for you.
Do you need to get into 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.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. 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 a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time. Outbuildings and barns around Hardham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Prices that include VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Hardham, 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
Checking the roof from the ground
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
When to book a survey in Hardham
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
The streets around a church such as St Botolph's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is VAT included in the price?
How we price roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a roof survey looks like in Hardham
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Hardham has a long history of building, with Old Place Manor about 1 mile north-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St James' CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Pulborough station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Hardham is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Hardham as part of our work across London and South East England. Hardham is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for roof surveys. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RH20 is within our area for roof surveys. Other places close to Hardham include Coldwaltham (1 mile south-west), Pulborough (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (2 miles north-west) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Hardham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Hart Public House. The closest station to Hardham is Pulborough station, roughly 0.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Amberley Museum (3.6 miles south) and Coates Castle (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Hardham include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.