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Roof Survey in Kingston by Sea
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Kingston by Sea, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Roof survey in Kingston by Sea
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you’ve noticed loose chimney pots and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles alike.
In a smaller place like Kingston by Sea, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Kingston by Sea (BN42, BN43)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Kingston by Sea
Is my home in Kingston by Sea listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Kingston by Sea?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Kingston by Sea is about 3 miles from Brighton City (Shoreham) Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you work in Kingston by Sea?
Yes. We survey roofs in Kingston by Sea and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Kingston by Sea
A small roof defect normally gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. With lower homes, common in places like Kingston by Sea, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep the report with your property records
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Kingston by Sea
Kingston by Sea is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Portslade Manor lies about 1 mile east, so building around Kingston by Sea goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Michael and All Angels Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Kingston by Sea is about 1 mile east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Kingston by Sea is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Kingston by Sea is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover.
Here we cover the BN42 and BN43 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Cross Road, Roman Road and Kings Road. Kingston by Sea sits on or near the A270, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Southwick (1 mile south-east), Portslade (1 mile east), Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile west), Hangleton (2 miles east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
Near you in Kingston by Sea
Around Kingston by Sea, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Benfield Hill, Shoreham College and The Ship Inn, among other places. Kingston by Sea’s nearest station is Southwick station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include British Engineerium (2.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (0.7 miles west). For a walk, there’s Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
Roof by roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted, particularly at the verges and ridge.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. A visit to a smaller place like Kingston by Sea is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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When to book a survey in Kingston by Sea
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
If you live near a park such as Benfield Hill, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their insurance cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey