West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Walderton
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Walderton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
How a roof survey works in Walderton
Our roof surveys cover Walderton and the wider South East. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you’re ready to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We survey flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and debris building up in roof valleys.
In a village or hamlet like Walderton, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Walderton (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Walderton
Will you come out to Walderton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Walderton, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
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 a roof survey take?
Allow an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
What happens if roof problems are left?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is often been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent view of the roof
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Walderton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
Roof surveys in Walderton: local notes
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Walderton, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. About 4.3 miles north lies Uppark, a reminder of how long the area around Walderton has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live near a park such as Stansted Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own a rental within reach of Nutbourne station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Walderton is about 5 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Roofs in Walderton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Walderton is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
All of PO18 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Walderton, we cover Lordington (1 mile south-west), Racton (1 mile south-west), Funtington (2 miles south-east), Hambrook (2 miles south) and West Ashling (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south-east), Selsey (12 miles south), Emsworth (4 miles south-west), Portfield (6 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Walderton
We work in homes and buildings around Stansted Park. For rail, the closest station is Nutbourne station, about 3.1 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south-west) and Warblington Castle (4.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Walderton includes Walderton Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What we are asked to look at in Walderton
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. 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.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?