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Roof survey in Shopwyke, West Sussex
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- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
About our roof survey in Shopwyke
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you are worried about leaking gutter joints and downpipes and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings alike.
Older buildings in small places like Shopwyke may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Shopwyke (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Towns and villages near Shopwyke
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What affects the price in Shopwyke
To price your survey, we look at:
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Questions from Shopwyke
How do I find out if my home in Shopwyke is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Shopwyke, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Roof by roof
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
Mortar at ridges and verges frequently cracks on tiled roofs. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded, as wind can lift them.
Local roofs in Shopwyke
Shopwyke lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Goodwood Aerodrome is about 2 miles from Shopwyke. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Westbourne House School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Shopwyke is about 2 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Shopwyke. Shopwyke is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We cover every part of the PO20 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Coach Road and Drayton Lane. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Maudlin (1 mile north), Westhampnett (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile east), Portfield (1 mile west) and Strettington (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Around Shopwyke
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Coach And Horses Public House, The March CofE Primary School and Chichester High School For Girls and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 1.9 miles west. A little further out are Chichester Castle (1.5 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (1.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Stoke Down.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Shopwyke, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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Do you need a roof survey in Shopwyke?
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose chimney pots
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Goodwood House lies about 2.1 miles north, so building around Shopwyke goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What experience they bring
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What they won’t be able to tell you
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.