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Roof Survey in South Ambersham
Independent roof surveys in South Ambersham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Do you need a roof survey in South Ambersham?
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It’s often mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Midhurst Rother College, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in South Ambersham
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. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. We survey natural slate, lead flashings and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about standing water on a flat roof and worn lead at chimneys and abutments.
Somewhere as small as South Ambersham, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- South Ambersham (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere as small as South Ambersham, 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.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in South Ambersham, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Towns and villages near South Ambersham
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South Ambersham homes and their roofs
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as Cowdray House, about 1.7 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around South Ambersham goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
The streets around a church such as Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
South Ambersham is about 10 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Surveys in South Ambersham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our West Sussex coverage includes South Ambersham. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in GU29 is covered for roof surveys. We also cover the places around South Ambersham: Selham (1 mile east), Graffham (2 miles south), River (2 miles north-east), Upperton (3 miles north-east) and Tillington (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (14 miles south-west), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (11 miles east).
Around South Ambersham
Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Community Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (1.1 miles east). The countryside around South Ambersham includes Graffham Common and Levin Down.
FAQs for South Ambersham
Is my home in South Ambersham listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover South Ambersham?
We do. The survey and report are the same in South Ambersham as anywhere else.
How do I arrange a roof survey in South Ambersham?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate