West Sussex · London and the South East
West Marden Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in West Marden.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof survey in West Marden
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey flat roofs, lead flashings and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are worn or blocked valleys and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
Older buildings in small places like West Marden 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
You receive the findings 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.
- Where
- West Marden (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Roof surveys around West Marden
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Uppark, about 2.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Marden. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Rowlands Castle station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
West Marden is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. Whether the building in West Marden is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. West Marden is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for roof surveys. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Forestside (1 mile south-west), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (4 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north-west) and Nursted (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (5 miles south), Portfield (8 miles south-east) and Yapton (14 miles south-east).
What’s near West Marden
Around West Marden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Coach And Horses Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle station, about 2.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around West Marden, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Your questions about roof surveys in West Marden
Will you come out to West Marden?
Yes. West Marden is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Marden?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Surveys for landlords and agents in West Marden
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Signs you need a roof survey in West Marden
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Loose chimney pots
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Standing water on a flat roof
If you look after a building such as Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- When you will get the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
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Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Mention any damp patches when booking
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.