West Sussex · London and the South East
West Thorney Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in West Thorney, with photographs and a written report.
- Loose chimney pots
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Torn or sagging underlay
How a roof survey works in West Thorney
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, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. Typical surveys look at loose ridge or hip tiles and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, on chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like West Thorney are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- West Thorney (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in West Thorney
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Why it’s worth a survey now in West Thorney
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is frequently been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the roof space, we can frequently spot it sooner. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Your questions about roof surveys in West Thorney
Does being near the coast affect roofs in West Thorney?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as West Thorney is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you cover smaller places like West Thorney?
Yes, West Thorney is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
What happens on the day
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 get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as West Thorney, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Roof surveys in West Thorney: local notes
West Thorney lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Thorney Island Community Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Warblington Castle, about 3.1 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Thorney. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
West Thorney is about 5 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. West Thorney is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Here we cover the PO10 postcode area for roof surveys. We also cover Thorney Island (1 mile north-west), Tye (2 miles west), Southbourne (2 miles north), North Hayling (2 miles west) and Northney (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (10 miles east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west), Portfield (7 miles east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in West Thorney
Typical jobs here are in homes near Eames Farm and Bourne Community College. The closest station to West Thorney is Southbourne station, roughly 2.2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Emsworth Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Warblington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Nutborne Marshes.
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Do you need a roof survey in West Thorney?
Some damage starts inside the loft space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Loose chimney pots
Landlords with a home close to Southbourne station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?