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Roof survey in Sutton, West Sussex
Roof surveys across Sutton, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Sutton
The wider area around Sutton has a long history of building, with Bignor Roman Villa about 0.8 miles east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Amberley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Sutton is about 9 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Sutton and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Sutton is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for roof surveys. There’s also a page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across RH20 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Sutton: Duncton (2 miles north-west), East Lavington (2 miles north-west), Rotherbridge (3 miles north), Graffham (3 miles north-west) and Haslingbourne (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Sutton
For rail, the closest station is Amberley station, roughly 3.7 miles south-east. A little further out are Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.9 miles north) and Arundel and District Hospital (5.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
How a roof survey works in Sutton
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including 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 lead flashings, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are loose chimney pots and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
In a village or hamlet like Sutton, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Sutton (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Also in Sutton
Sutton questions
Is my home in Sutton listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
I let a flat near Amberley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Do you work in Sutton?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Sutton.
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Sutton
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
Why get it checked now?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Outbuildings and barns around Sutton are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a roof survey in Sutton?
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, particularly near trees.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn or blocked valleys
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of the Holy Cross: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How soon the report will arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. On timing, it normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a hamlet or village like Sutton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- 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.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.