West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Steyning
Roof surveys across Steyning, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
When to book a survey in Steyning
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
If you look after a building like Steyning CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What insurance they carry
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Roof survey in Steyning
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Around Steyning, 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. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Steyning (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
What happens if roof problems are left?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Around Steyning, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Nearby places to Steyning
What else we do in Steyning
Surveys for landlords and agents in Steyning
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack, as far as we can safely see them. We note any lean or loose pots.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
Steyning homes and their roofs
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Steyning, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
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.
Steyning is about 4 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Steyning, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the BN44 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on High Street, Market Field and Dog Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Bramber (1 mile east), Botolphs (1 mile south-east), Upper Beeding (1 mile east), Sompting (4 miles south) and Findon Valley (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (10 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Steyning
We work in homes and buildings around The Model Bakery The Norfolk Arms and Steyning Grammar School. For rail, the closest station is Lancing station, about 4.1 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Steyning Museum (less than half a mile north) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Steyning includes Woods Mill and Chanctonbury Hill.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Steyning, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: 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.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Your questions about roof surveys in Steyning
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Steyning, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is Steyning within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.