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Kingston Gorse Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Kingston Gorse, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roof survey in Kingston Gorse: what you get
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. Common reasons to book are blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, across ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Kingston Gorse, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Kingston Gorse (BN16)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kingston Gorse
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Kingston Gorse can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
What a roof survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A structural engineer’s report
- A full building survey of the property
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Towns and villages near Kingston Gorse
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Questions from Kingston Gorse
Can a landlord with a rental near Goring-By-Sea station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Kingston Gorse listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from ground level, windows and the roof space, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Local roofs in Kingston Gorse
Kingston Gorse lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. With Ecclesden Manor about 1.8 miles north, Kingston Gorse sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Goring-By-Sea station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church like St Andrew's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Anyone responsible for a site like Ferring CofE Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Kingston Gorse is about 3 miles south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Kingston Gorse can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Kingston Gorse is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for roof surveys. There is also a page for Brighton.
All of BN16 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof surveys to properties on Middle Way, Gorse Avenue and Sea Lane. We also cover the places around Kingston Gorse: West Kingston (1 mile west), Ferring (1 mile north-east), Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west), East Preston (1 mile north-west) and Hangleton (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (3 miles north-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Selsey (15 miles west), Littlehampton (3 miles west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Kingston Gorse
In Kingston Gorse, that means homes and buildings near Chatsmore Catholic High School. For rail, the closest station is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Zachary Merton Hospital (1.8 miles west) and Rustington Museum (2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Highdown Hill.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.