West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Rustington, West Sussex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Rustington. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
About our roof survey in Rustington
We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you’ve noticed blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and debris building up in roof valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate alike.
Houses in smaller places like Rustington can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Rustington (BN16, BN17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
When to book a survey in Rustington
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Worn or blocked valleys
If you own a rental within reach of Angmering station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What experience they bring
- Will the report include photos?
What affects the cost of roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Your questions about roof surveys in Rustington
Is my home in Rustington listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a 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.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Rustington?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Rustington is within about 1 mile of the coast.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Do you work in Rustington?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Rustington.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
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 include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Landlords and agents in Rustington book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Rustington homes and their roofs
Rustington lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Ecclesden Manor, about 2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Rustington. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Rustington is about 5 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. In Rustington, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We cover every part of the BN16 and BN17 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Church Road, The Street and Station Road or anywhere close by, we can help. With the B2140 close by, Rustington is simple for us to get to for roof surveys. We also cover Littlehampton (1 mile west), Toddington (1 mile north-west), Poling (2 miles north), Wick (2 miles west) and Lyminster (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Rustington
In Rustington, that means homes and buildings near The Littlehampton Academy, Littlehampton College and Mewsbrook Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Angmering station, roughly 0.9 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Zachary Merton Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and Lyminster Siege Castle (3 miles north-west). For a walk, there is WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a survey in Rustington, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Rustington
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time. In a smaller place like Rustington, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Rustington
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.