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Roof survey in Lidsey, West Sussex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Lidsey, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Roof survey in Lidsey: what you get
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey natural slate, chimney stacks and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked mortar along the ridge and valley linings that have cracked or split.
Some older homes in villages like Lidsey are 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Lidsey (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Lidsey
Lidsey lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. With Goodwood House about 4.9 miles north-west, Lidsey sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Barnham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a building such as Aldingbourne Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Lidsey is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Lidsey, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Every address in PO22 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Lidsey Road and Sack Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Lidsey, we cover Shripney (1 mile south-west), Westergate (1 mile north), Eastergate (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile north-east) and Barnham (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
Around Lidsey
In Lidsey, that means homes and buildings near St Philip Howard Catholic High School and The Brooks Local Nature Reserve. The nearest railway station is Barnham station, about 1.3 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Tote Copse Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.6 miles south).
Why get it checked now?
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. In a place like Lidsey, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Lidsey, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
Lidsey questions
Do you cover smaller places like Lidsey?
Yes, Lidsey is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
I let a flat near Barnham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Common roof problems in Lidsey
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Are they insured for the work?
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks frequently start there.
Nearby places to Lidsey
What else we do in Lidsey
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.