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Roof Survey in Lordington
Need a roof survey in Lordington? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lordington
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey natural slate, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
Older buildings in small places like Lordington may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Lordington (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Lordington
Lordington lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. With Warblington Castle about 4.2 miles south-west, Lordington 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.
Trees in and around Stansted Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. The streets around a church such as Racton Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Lordington is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Lordington and the rest of West Sussex. Lordington is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: PO18. Close by, we survey roofs in Racton (1 mile south), Walderton (1 mile north-east), Funtington (2 miles south-east), Hambrook (2 miles south) and West Ashling (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south-east), Selsey (11 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles south-west), Portfield (6 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Lordington
Around Lordington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stansted Park and the streets around them. Lordington’s nearest station is Southbourne station, about 2.5 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles south-west) and Emsworth Museum (3.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Walderton Down.
Roof by roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack, as far as we can safely see them. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
What we are asked to look at in Lordington
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Anyone responsible for a site like Bourne Community College will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- When you’ll get the report
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Lordington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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FAQs for Lordington
Will you come out to Lordington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lordington, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
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Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Keep the report with your property records
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
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.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.