West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Sompting
Roof surveys across Sompting, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That is why we check them closely.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
How a roof survey works in Sompting
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked mortar along the ridge and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
Around Sompting, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Sompting (BN15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
Places near Sompting
What else we do in Sompting
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Sompting homes and their roofs
Sompting 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 cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For landlords with property near Lancing station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Peter the Apostle, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Sompting is about 3 miles east of Worthing, in West Sussex. In Sompting, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in BN15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Osborne Drive, Western Road North and Osborne Close. Other places close to Sompting include Lancing (1 mile east), East Worthing (1 mile south), Broadwater (2 miles west), Offington (2 miles west) and Salvington (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (13 miles north-east), Littlehampton (9 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles east), Rustington (8 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north-west).
What’s near Sompting
Around Sompting, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School, Brooklands Park and The Sir Robert Woodard Academy. The closest station to Sompting is Lancing station, about 0.8 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Old Castle (2.4 miles west) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. A visit to Sompting is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Sompting questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Sompting?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Sompting is about 2 miles from Brighton City (Shoreham) Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
I let a flat near Lancing station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Signs you need a roof survey in Sompting
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
If you look after a building like Sompting Village Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their report turnaround times
- Will the report include photos?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report