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High Salvington Roof Survey
Roof surveys across High Salvington, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
What a roof survey looks like in High Salvington
High Salvington lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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.
Homes near green spaces like Clapham Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you look after a building such as Vale School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
High Salvington is about 2 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Surveys in High Salvington work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. High Salvington is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Brighton.
All of BN13 and BN14 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Mill Lane, Furze Road and Gorse Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around High Salvington: Cote (1 mile south-west), Durrington (1 mile south), Findon (1 mile north), Clapham (2 miles west) and Patching (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (15 miles north), Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east) and Lancing (4 miles east).
Landmarks near High Salvington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Clapham Wood and Durrington High School. The closest station to High Salvington is Durrington-On-Sea station, roughly 2.2 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.7 miles south) and Old Castle (1.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Highdown Hill and Widewater Lagoon.
How a roof survey works in High Salvington
We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate, and people most frequently book us about lifted, split or missing lead flashings and debris building up in roof valleys.
Houses in smaller places like High Salvington can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- High Salvington (BN13, BN14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in High Salvington
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. Blocked gutters on homes around High Salvington overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- A written report with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Questions from High Salvington
Does a conservation area affect roof work in High Salvington?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Durrington-On-Sea station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
How do I arrange a roof survey in High Salvington?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around High Salvington, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it frequently fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Landlords, agents and building managers in High Salvington and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Signs you need a roof survey in High Salvington
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Ecclesden Manor lies about 3.1 miles south-west, so building around High Salvington goes back a long way. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- When you will get the report