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Roof Survey in Portslade
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Portslade, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
For a price for roof surveys in Portslade, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Portslade
We survey roofs in Portslade and across London and South East England. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat roof and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved.
Houses in smaller places like Portslade can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Portslade (BN41, BN3, BN42)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Portslade
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
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What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. A visit to Portslade is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Roof surveys in Portslade: local notes
Portslade lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. Portslade Manor, about 0.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Portslade. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Churchill Square, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Take an older house close to St Nicolas Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you live near a park such as Benfield Hill, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Portslade is about 1 mile west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Portslade and nearby. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in BN41, BN3 and BN42 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer roof surveys to properties on Mill Lane, Crown Road and Drove Road and the roads around them. Portslade sits on or near the A293, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Portslade: Hangleton (1 mile north-east), Southwick (1 mile south-west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile west), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west) and Old Shoreham (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (14 miles west), Lancing (5 miles west) and Rustington (13 miles west).
Near you in Portslade
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to King's School, Benfield Hill and The Mill House. Portslade’s nearest station is Fishersgate station, about 0.7 miles south. Well-known places in the area include British Engineerium (1.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (1.8 miles west). For a walk, there is Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Portslade
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. With lower homes, common in places like Portslade, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Portslade
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Let us know about past leaks
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
Your report arrives by email. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Portslade questions
Is my home in Portslade listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is the coastal weather around Portslade hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is Portslade in your area?
Yes. We cover Portslade and the rest of West Sussex. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.