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Roof survey in Salvington, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Salvington.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
How we price roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
For a price for your roof in Salvington, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Salvington
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose ridge or hip tiles and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Salvington drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Salvington (BN13, BN14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
What a roof survey looks like in Salvington
Salvington is within about 3 miles of the coast, 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. About 3.2 miles west lies Ecclesden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Salvington has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take an older house close to St Symphorian's Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like Durrington Infant School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Living close to Durrington Minature Railway is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Salvington is about 1 mile north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Salvington and the surrounding area. Across West Sussex, we cover Salvington. Brighton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across BN13 and BN14 for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Stone Lane, Links Road and Lindum Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A24 and A27, Salvington is simple for us to get to for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Offington (1 mile east), Worthing (1 mile south), Broadwater (1 mile south-east), Findon Valley (1 mile north) and East Worthing (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Salvington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Thomas A Becket First School, Durrington High School and Durrington Minature Railway. For rail, the closest station is West Worthing station, about 1.2 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find The Acre (1.9 miles south) and Old Castle (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Widewater Lagoon and Highdown Hill.
Salvington: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Salvington is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Salvington?
Yes. Salvington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We look at them before they cause trouble. Homes in smaller places like Salvington can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a smaller place like Salvington, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.