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Roof Survey in Strettington
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Strettington. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Loose chimney pots
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
How a roof survey works in Strettington
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey natural slate, lead flashings and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and leaning or weathered chimney stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Strettington may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Strettington (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
Useful tips for Strettington property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Let us know about past leaks
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
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 photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a village or hamlet like Strettington, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
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Common questions in Strettington
Can a landlord with a rental near Chichester station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Are there drone restrictions around Strettington?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Goodwood Aerodrome is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Strettington
A small roof defect normally gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. Outbuildings and barns around Strettington are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Strettington
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What a roof survey looks like in Strettington
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Strettington has a long history of building, with Goodwood House about 0.9 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near St Andrew's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Chichester station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Strettington is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover Strettington and the rest of West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
All of PO18 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Westerton (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile south-west), Boxgrove (1 mile east) and Tangmere (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Around Strettington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Coach And Horses Public House and Westbourne House School and the streets around them. Strettington’s nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.8 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are The Chichester City Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (1.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
When to book a survey in Strettington
Some damage starts inside the loft space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It’s frequently mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Problems we come across often include:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Anyone responsible for a site like Boxgrove CofE Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What insurance they carry
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is frequently nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.