West Sussex · London and the South East
Somerley Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Somerley, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof survey in Somerley: what you get
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. If you’ve noticed loose ridge or hip tiles and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Somerley, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Somerley (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Somerley
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
To get a price for roof surveys in Somerley, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
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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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Somerley, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Somerley
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% of customers satisfied
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Your questions about roof surveys in Somerley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Somerley?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Somerley?
Yes, Somerley is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents and landlords in Somerley book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Roof surveys around Somerley
Somerley lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind near 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 strong wind or heavy rain. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Landlords with a home close to Fishbourne station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Birdham CE Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church like St James' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Somerley is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Somerley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Somerley is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: PO20. If you need a roof survey at a property on Bell Lane and Hundredsteddle Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Somerley: Almodington (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile north-east), Shipton Green (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south) and East Wittering (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Somerley
We work in homes and buildings around The Birdham Public House. For rail, the closest station is Fishbourne station, roughly 4 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Somerley include Pilsey Island.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Somerley, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.