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Roof Survey in Small Dole
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Small Dole.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Worn or blocked valleys
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Roof survey in Small Dole
Our roof surveys cover Small Dole and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you are ready to book, call 07833 053749 or email us. If you’ve noticed worn or blocked valleys and torn or sagging underlay, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space alike.
In a village or hamlet like Small Dole, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Small Dole (BN5)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Small Dole can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the loft space, we can often spot it sooner. Outbuildings and barns around Small Dole are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Small Dole
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- PI and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a roof survey in Small Dole?
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Portslade Manor, about 4.8 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Small Dole. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their track record with similar roofs
Practical tips
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Let us know about past leaks
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Small Dole questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Small Dole?
It can do. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Small Dole is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Will you come out to Small Dole?
Yes. Small Dole is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How do I book a survey in Small Dole?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Small Dole
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Small Dole, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Trees in and around Tottington Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you let a flat or house near Shoreham-By-Sea station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Small Dole is about 5 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Roofs in Small Dole get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Small Dole is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Every address in BN5 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Downsview, Tottington Drive and Orchard Close, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Woodmancote (2 miles north-east), Henfield (2 miles north), Blackstone (2 miles north-east), Albourne (3 miles north-east) and High Cross (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Small Dole
Around Small Dole, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Tottington Wood, among other places. The closest station to Small Dole is Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 4.8 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Steyning Museum (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Small Dole includes Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
What affects the price in Small Dole
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
We will typically ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.