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Roof Survey in Highleigh
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Highleigh from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
When to book a survey in Highleigh
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, especially near trees.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
For landlords with property near Chichester station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- When you will get the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Roof survey in Highleigh
Our roof surveys cover Highleigh and the wider South East. Visits run seven days a week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you are ready to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’re worried about worn or blocked valleys and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Highleigh 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 works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Highleigh (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Highleigh: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Highleigh?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chichester station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, like serious sagging, we will say so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Roof surveys in Highleigh: local notes
Highleigh is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Anyone responsible for a site like Sidlesham Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Highleigh is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Highleigh can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Critchel's Lane, Highleigh Road and Green Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Highleigh: Almodington (1 mile west), Birdham (2 miles north-west), Somerley (2 miles west), Earnley (2 miles west) and Shipton Green (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
Near you in Highleigh
The closest station to Highleigh is Chichester station, roughly 3.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Chichester Castle (4.5 miles north) and Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.5 miles south). For a walk, there is Pilsey Island.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Highleigh
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Let us know about past leaks
- Stay off ladders and the roof
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. Older and listed buildings around Highleigh may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
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How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Cottages and farmhouses around Highleigh often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.