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Roof survey in Oving, West Sussex
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Oving. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Oving can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How a roof survey works in Oving
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. If you’re worried about loose ridge or hip tiles and valley linings that have cracked or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, flat roofs and lead flashings alike.
In a village or hamlet like Oving, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Oving (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Roof surveys in Oving: local notes
Oving is within about 5 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. With Goodwood House about 2.4 miles north, the area around Oving has a long history. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. For landlords with property near Chichester station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Oving is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out roof surveys in Oving for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across West Sussex, we cover Oving. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Church Lane, Sampsons Drive and Highfield Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Oving include Shopwyke (1 mile west), Tangmere (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile north-west), Merston (1 mile south) and Boxgrove (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Around Oving
We work in homes and buildings around Tangmere Primary Academy and Chichester High School For Girls, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 2.7 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles east).
Questions from Oving
Do you cover smaller places like Oving?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chichester station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Oving?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Why it is worth a survey now in Oving
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. For an older or listed building in a place like Oving, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Oving
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.