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Roof survey in West Itchenor, West Sussex
A careful look at the roof at your property in West Itchenor, with photos and a written report.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Roof survey in West Itchenor: what you get
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. Common reasons to book are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, on clay and concrete tiles, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
In a small place like West Itchenor, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- West Itchenor (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
How we price roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Do you need a roof survey in West Itchenor?
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
For an older house near a landmark such as St Nicholas' Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which limits apply to the survey
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Check we can open the loft hatch
Your report arrives by email. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in West Itchenor
West Itchenor lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
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 Itchenor is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. West Itchenor is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in PO20 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof surveys to properties on The Street, Waterstone Close and Spinney Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Bosham Hoe (1 mile north-east), Bosham (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north), Broadbridge (3 miles north) and Apuldram (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles north-east).
Landmarks near West Itchenor
The closest station to West Itchenor is Bosham station, roughly 2.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include St Richard's Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Chichester Castle (4.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near West Itchenor include Pilsey Island.
West Itchenor: your questions answered
Is West Itchenor within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Bosham station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near West Itchenor can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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What we cannot see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys