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Roof Survey in West Stoke
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in West Stoke. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs, and we note its condition.
Roof survey in West Stoke
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. We survey flat roofs, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles, and people most frequently book us about cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists.
In a village or hamlet like West Stoke, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- West Stoke (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in West Stoke
The coast is about 5 miles or less from West Stoke, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Historic houses like West Dean House, about 3.2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around West Stoke goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Fishbourne station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Bishop Luffa School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
West Stoke is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We visit West Stoke as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: PO18. Streets in the area include Downs Road and Lye Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around West Stoke: East Ashling (1 mile south-west), West Ashling (1 mile south-west), Funtington (2 miles west), Broadbridge (2 miles south-west) and Fishbourne (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
Around West Stoke
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Horse And Groom Public House, among other places. The closest station to West Stoke is Fishbourne station, roughly 2.2 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Centre (2.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Towns and villages near West Stoke
Also in West Stoke
Useful tips for West Stoke property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
We email the report to you. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere like West Stoke needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
We will normally ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
FAQs for West Stoke
Can a landlord with a rental near Fishbourne station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in West Stoke listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you work in West Stoke?
Yes, we do. We carry out roof surveys in West Stoke, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Report times depend on the package.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How much does a roof survey cost in West Stoke?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A structural engineer’s report
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.