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Roof Survey in West Wittering
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in West Wittering, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
How a roof survey works in West Wittering
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey lead flashings, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and people most frequently book us about blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and worn lead at chimneys and abutments.
Somewhere as small as West Wittering, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently 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.
- Place
- West Wittering (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
Nearby places to West Wittering
What else we do in West Wittering
West Wittering: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Wittering?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is the coastal weather around West Wittering hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as West Wittering is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Report times depend on the package.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the 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.
Signs you need a roof survey in West Wittering
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
If you look after a building such as West Wittering Parochial Church of England School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Roof surveys around West Wittering
West Wittering lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Nutbourne station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
West Wittering is about 6 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Roofs in West Wittering get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
All of PO20 is within our area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Royce Way, Elmstead Gardens and Locksash Close and the roads around them. We also cover the places around West Wittering: East Wittering (2 miles south-east), Shipton Green (2 miles north-east), Somerley (2 miles east), Earnley (2 miles east) and Birdham (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Emsworth (5 miles north), Portfield (7 miles north-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in West Wittering
Around West Wittering, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Wittering pub, among other places. West Wittering’s nearest station is Nutbourne station, about 4.6 miles north of the centre. Not far away are Pilsey Island.
Landlords, agents and block managers in West Wittering
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A full building survey of the property
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Widespread slipping normally points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like West Wittering, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in West Wittering, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.