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Roof Survey in Slindon
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Slindon, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
About our roof survey in Slindon
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you’re worried about loose chimney pots and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Slindon, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Slindon (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Also near Slindon
What else we do in Slindon
Why get it checked now?
Leaks rarely show up right away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the roof space, we can often spot it sooner. Around Slindon, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Prices that include VAT
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
What we’re asked to look at in Slindon
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:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Loose chimney pots
If you own a rental within reach of Barnham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Roof surveys around Slindon
Historic houses like Bignor Roman Villa, about 4.3 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Slindon goes. 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Slindon CofE Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Slindon is about 6 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We visit Slindon as part of our work across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We cover every part of the BN18 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a roof survey at a property on School Hill, Dyers Lane and Slindon Top Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Slindon Common (1 mile south-east), Fontwell (1 mile south-west), Avisford (1 mile south-east), Walberton (1 mile south) and Binsted (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Slindon
We work in homes and buildings around Ormiston Six Villages Academy and The Newburgh Arms Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Barnham station, about 2.5 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (3 miles east) and Tote Copse Castle (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Slindon can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
How we price roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Slindon: your questions answered
Is my home in Slindon listed or in a conservation area?
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.
I let a flat near Barnham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
How much does a roof survey cost in Slindon?
Our price is 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.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.