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Roof survey in Lancing, West Sussex
Wondering about the roof at a property in Lancing? You can book a roof survey in Lancing and across West Sussex.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
About our roof survey in Lancing
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs 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 frequently need attention long before the main roof. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about cracked mortar along the ridge and flashings that have come away from the wall.
Around Lancing, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Lancing (BN15)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Chimney stacks
We look at the stack itself, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Keep the report with your property records
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
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Your questions about roof surveys in Lancing
I let a flat near Lancing station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Lancing within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I book a survey in Lancing?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Being in a smaller place like Lancing doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Lancing homes and their roofs
Lancing lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Historic houses such as Portslade Manor, about 4.6 miles east, show how far back building around Lancing goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. If you look after a building like The Globe Primary Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Trees in and around Brooklands Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Lancing is about 3 miles east of Worthing, in West Sussex. If you are in Lancing, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Lancing is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for roof surveys. There is also a page for Brighton.
Here we cover the BN15 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on North Road, North Farm Road and Addison Close or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A2025 close by, Lancing is easy for us to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Sompting (1 mile west), East Worthing (2 miles south-west), Broadwater (2 miles west), Offington (3 miles west) and Botolphs (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (3 miles west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles north-east), Littlehampton (9 miles west), Rustington (8 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Lancing
We work in homes and buildings around Brooklands Park, Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School and The Railway pub and the streets around them. Lancing has its own railway station: Lancing station. A little further out are Worthing Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Old Castle (3.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.