West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Sidlesham
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Sidlesham. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sidlesham
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. If you’ve noticed ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles alike.
In a village or hamlet like Sidlesham, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Sidlesham (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Sidlesham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sidlesham?
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 Sidlesham within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How long does the visit take?
It usually takes about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Sidlesham homes and their roofs
Sidlesham is within about 1 mile of the coast, 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. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building such as Sidlesham Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Sidlesham is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. We provide roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Sidlesham and the surrounding area. Sidlesham is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO20 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Rookery Lane, Selsey Road and Manhood Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Sidlesham sits on or near the B2145, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Sidlesham include Keynor Estate (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north), Sidlesham Common (1 mile north), Fisher (2 miles north-east) and Church Norton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (12 miles east).
Near you in Sidlesham
The closest station to Sidlesham is Chichester station, roughly 3.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Richard's Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Chichester Castle (4.4 miles north).
Do you need a roof survey in Sidlesham?
Some damage starts inside the roof space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s frequently mistaken for a leak.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
For landlords with property near Chichester station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- File the report with your home documents
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Sidlesham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Advice
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and the South East. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Why get it checked now?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. In a place like Sidlesham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs