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West Kingston Roof Survey
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Kingston. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof survey in West Kingston: what you get
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you are worried about standing water on a flat roof and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like West Kingston, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- West Kingston (BN16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in West Kingston
West Kingston lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. With Ecclesden Manor about 1.7 miles north, West Kingston sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building like East Preston Infant School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Angmering station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
West Kingston is about 3 miles east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether the building in West Kingston is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Here we cover the BN16 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Coastal Road and Golden Acre. Close by, we survey roofs in Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (1 mile east), East Preston (1 mile north-west), Ferring (1 mile east) and Hangleton (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (3 miles north-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Selsey (15 miles west), Littlehampton (3 miles west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
Near you in West Kingston
Around West Kingston, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Angmering School and the streets around them. West Kingston’s nearest station is Angmering station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Rustington Museum (1.6 miles west) and Old Castle (3.6 miles north-east). The countryside around West Kingston includes Highdown Hill.
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
West Kingston questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around West Kingston, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Angmering station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you cover West Kingston for roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs in West Kingston and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How we price roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around West Kingston can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
For a price for roof surveys in West Kingston, ring 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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What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That’s why we look at them closely.
What we’re asked to look at in West Kingston
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Take an older house close to St Andrew's Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What insurance they carry
- Which limits apply to the survey
- When you will get the report