West Sussex · London and the South East
Lumley Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Lumley, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof survey in Lumley: what you get
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. Common reasons to book are gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and flashings that have come away from the wall, across lead flashings, chimney stacks and the roof space.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Lumley (PO10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Lumley
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. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Living close to Eames Farm is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- File the report with your home documents
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Lumley, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- 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.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us 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
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Common questions in Lumley
How do I find out if my home in Lumley is listed?
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.
Is Lumley within the area you cover?
Yes. Lumley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Roof surveys around Lumley
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Lumley, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St James, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Historic houses such as Warblington Castle, about 1.6 miles west, show how far back building around Lumley goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Lumley is about 1 mile east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. Lumley is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We work across PO10 for roof surveys. You will find streets such as Lumley Road and Northlands Park, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Lumley: Emsworth (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north), Southbourne (1 mile east), Woodmancote (1 mile north-east) and Denvilles (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Lumley
In Lumley, that means homes and buildings near Eames Farm, Bourne Community College and Lord Raglan P.H. Pub, among other places. There is a railway station in Lumley itself: Emsworth station. Nearby you will also find Warblington Castle (1.6 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (under half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
How we price roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.