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Roof Survey in West Lavington
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in West Lavington, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Common roof problems in West Lavington
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
If you look after a building like Midhurst CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Roof survey in West Lavington: what you get
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. 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. Reports are sent by email. We are often asked to look into lifted, split or missing lead flashings and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, across natural slate, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys.
Somewhere as small as West Lavington, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some 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.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- West Lavington (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
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What else we do in West Lavington
Why get it checked now?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s often been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the loft space, we can often spot it sooner. In a small place like West Lavington, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in West Lavington
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See our cost guide or our case studies.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere like West Lavington needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof 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.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Local roofs in West Lavington
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Cowdray House, about 0.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Lavington. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
West Lavington is about 9 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Surveys in West Lavington work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
All of GU29 is within our area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Church Road, Selham Road and Highstanding Lane. We also cover the places around West Lavington: Midhurst (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south-west), Easebourne (1 mile north), Bepton Common (1 mile west) and Heyshott Green (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (13 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in West Lavington
We work in homes and buildings around Midhurst Rother College, St Margaret's Convent and Crown House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Museum (0.6 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Graffham Common.
FAQs for West Lavington
Will you come out to West Lavington?
Yes, West Lavington is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in West Lavington is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.