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Roof Survey in West Burton
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Burton. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Torn or sagging underlay
Questions from West Burton
I let a flat near Amberley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will you come out to West Burton?
Yes, West Burton is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
Roof survey in West Burton
We survey roofs in West Burton and across London and the South East. Visits run seven days a week. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you are ready to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are standing water on a flat roof and valley linings that have cracked or split.
Some older homes in villages like West Burton are 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- West Burton (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.
What a roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A full building survey of the property
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in West Burton
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Why act early in West Burton
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. For older village homes like those around West Burton, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near West Burton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- 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.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
For a price for roof surveys in West Burton, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Nearby places to West Burton
What else we do in West Burton
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in West Burton
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bury CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Bignor Roman Villa, about 0.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Burton. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
West Burton is about 6 miles west of Storrington, in West Sussex. Surveys in West Burton work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our West Sussex coverage includes West Burton. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
All of RH20 is covered for roof surveys. If you are just outside West Burton, we cover Bury (1 mile south-east), Watersfield (1 mile north-east), Amberley (2 miles east), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-east) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Landmarks near West Burton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Dorset House School and the streets around them. The closest station to West Burton is Amberley station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near West Burton include Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
What we are asked to look at in West Burton
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It is frequently mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Landlords with a home close to Amberley station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA