West Sussex · London and the South East
West Ashling Roof Survey
Need a roof survey in West Ashling? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Ashling
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the roof space where there’s safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you’ve noticed torn or sagging underlay and flashings that have come away from the wall, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space alike.
Older buildings in small places like West Ashling may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- West Ashling (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in West Ashling
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Loose chimney pots
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
With West Dean House about 4.6 miles north-east, the area around West Ashling has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
What to check before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What experience they bring
Why it is worth a survey now in West Ashling
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. In a small place like West Ashling, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in West Ashling
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Common questions in West Ashling
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bosham station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like West Ashling?
Yes. West Ashling is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: 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 it applies.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How we price roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
We will typically ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What a roof survey looks like in West Ashling
West Ashling lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you own a rental within reach of Bosham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
West Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We visit West Ashling as part of our work across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. West Ashling is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We work across PO18 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer roof surveys to properties on Heather Close, Ashling Close and Portal Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include East Ashling (1 mile east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (1 mile south), Hambrook (1 mile west) and West Stoke (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
What’s near West Ashling
In West Ashling, that means homes and buildings near The Horse And Groom Public House. West Ashling’s nearest station is Bosham station, roughly 1.2 miles south. A little further out are Chichester Centre (3.6 miles east) and Chichester Castle (3.5 miles south-east). The countryside around West Ashling includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Also near West Ashling
What else we do in West Ashling
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like West Ashling can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.