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Roof Survey in Southbourne
A careful look at the roof at your property in Southbourne, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
How a roof survey works in Southbourne
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. If you’ve noticed condensation or damp timbers in the loft and worn or blocked valleys, we can find out what’s behind it, on natural slate, lead flashings and flat roofs alike.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Southbourne drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Southbourne (PO10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t 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.
Useful tips for Southbourne property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
Keep the report with your property records. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Also near Southbourne
What else we do in Southbourne
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Southbourne
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Southbourne, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live in an older home near St. John's, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you live near a park like Eames Farm, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Southbourne is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Southbourne, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
We work across the PO10 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Lodgebury Close, Manor Road and Northcote Gardens. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Woodmancote (1 mile north), Lumley (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north-west), Emsworth (1 mile west) and Thorney Island (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (6 miles east), Yapton (13 miles east) and East Wittering (6 miles south).
Landmarks near Southbourne
We work in homes and buildings around The Traveller's Joy Public House, Eames Farm and Bourne Community College and the streets around them. Southbourne has its own railway station: Southbourne station. Nearby you’ll also find Warblington Castle (2.5 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (1.3 miles west). For a walk, there is Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
Common roof problems in Southbourne
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, particularly near trees.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
For landlords with property near Southbourne station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will the report include photos?
- Their insurance cover
Prices for roof surveys in Southbourne
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
For a price for roof surveys in Southbourne, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Southbourne: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Southbourne?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
Can a landlord with a rental near Southbourne station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it usually takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
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 it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Southbourne is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Southbourne
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.