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Roof Survey in Thorney Island
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Thorney Island, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Signs you need a roof survey in Thorney Island
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Living close to Eames Farm is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
- What happens after the report arrives
How a roof survey works in Thorney Island
Three packages cover most roofs: 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, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. We survey chimney stacks, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and debris building up in roof valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Thorney Island 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Thorney Island (PO10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. Older cottages and farmhouses around Thorney Island can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Thorney Island
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys seven days a week
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
How we price roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We will typically ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
FAQs for Thorney Island
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Thorney Island?
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.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Thorney Island?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you work in Thorney Island?
Yes, we do. Thorney Island is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
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What else we do in Thorney Island
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a small place like Thorney Island, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Thorney Island
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Local roofs in Thorney Island
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Thorney Island, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building such as Thorney Island Community Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you let a flat or house near Southbourne station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Thorney Island is about 4 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Thorney Island as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: PO10. We offer roof surveys to properties on Hunter Road, Emsworth Road and Spartan Close. We also cover the places around Thorney Island: West Thorney (1 mile south-east), North Hayling (1 mile west), Tye (1 mile south-west), Northney (1 mile west) and Emsworth (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (5 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Thorney Island
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bourne Community College and Eames Farm and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Southbourne station, about 1.8 miles north-east. A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Emsworth Museum (1.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Nutborne Marshes.
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A full building survey of the property
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys