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Roof Survey in Pagham
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Pagham and across West Sussex.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Pagham
Our roof surveys cover Pagham and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’ve noticed slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Pagham, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Pagham (PO21)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Useful tips for Pagham property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Leave roof access to professionals
We email the report to you. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
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.
Pagham homes and their roofs
Pagham lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you live near a park such as Avisford, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Pagham is about 3 miles south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Pagham can all book roof surveys. Across West Sussex, we cover Pagham and the places around it. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We work across the PO21 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Swan Dene, Sea Lane and Well Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Pagham, we cover Nyetimber (1 mile north-east), Aldwick (2 miles north-east), Church Norton (2 miles south-west), Sidlesham (2 miles west) and South Mundham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles north-east), Chichester (5 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Pagham
We work in homes and buildings around The Lamb pub and Avisford. Pagham’s nearest station is Bognor Regis station, roughly 3.2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.9 miles east).
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Pagham, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Signs you need a roof survey in Pagham
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
If you look after a building such as Rose Green Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Pagham: your questions answered
Is my home in Pagham listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Pagham within the area you cover?
Yes, Pagham is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
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What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
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.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.