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Littlehampton Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Littlehampton, with photos and a clear written report.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Do you need a roof survey in Littlehampton?
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Take a building like The Littlehampton Academy: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How long the report takes to arrive
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Littlehampton
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. If you’re worried about valley linings that have cracked or split and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a town like Littlehampton, older houses with slate or clay tile roofs normally sit alongside later estates with concrete tiles. Chimneys on older houses may be redundant, capped or leaning, and their lead flashings still need to be sound. Later houses have their own typical faults, from loose ridge tiles to blocked gutters.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Littlehampton (BN17, BN16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Littlehampton
What else we do in Littlehampton
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Local roofs in Littlehampton
Littlehampton is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind off 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. With Ecclesden Manor about 2.9 miles north-east, Littlehampton sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Trees in and around Mewsbrook Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Littlehampton is about 6 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Littlehampton and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Littlehampton is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for roof surveys. There’s also a page for Brighton.
We cover every part of BN17 and BN16 for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Parkside Avenue and Norman Close and the roads around them. Main roads around Littlehampton include the A259 and A284, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Littlehampton, we cover Toddington (1 mile north), Rustington (1 mile east), Wick (1 mile north-west), Lyminster (1 mile north-west) and Climping (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east). As one of the bigger places in West Sussex, Littlehampton has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Landmarks near Littlehampton
Around Littlehampton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near River Beach Primary School, New Inn Hotel and Littlehampton College, among other places. Littlehampton’s nearest station is Littlehampton station, about 0.7 miles west. A little further out are Zachary Merton Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Lyminster Siege Castle (2.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
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.
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.
Why get it checked now?
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. Around Littlehampton, water from a roof defect frequently goes unseen for a while, soaking loft insulation, wall tops and timbers. By the time a stain appears on a ceiling, there is more to put right.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent view of the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Most visits in a town like Littlehampton start at the front of the house and work round to the back. The back garden is often where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen. The loft comes next, where there’s safe access.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
What affects the price in Littlehampton
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Your questions about roof surveys in Littlehampton
Is my home in Littlehampton listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Littlehampton, take more of a battering?
It can do. Littlehampton is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
How long does the visit take?
The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We’ll give you an idea of timing when booking.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.