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Roof Survey in Westhampnett
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Westhampnett from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
How a roof survey works in Westhampnett
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, so it is easy to find a day that suits. Typical surveys look at flashings that have come away from the wall and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, on ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Westhampnett may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Westhampnett (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
How we price roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a small place like Westhampnett, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Roof surveys in Westhampnett: local notes
Westhampnett is within about 5 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. Goodwood Aerodrome is about 1 mile from Westhampnett. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
Goodwood House lies about 1.6 miles north, so building around Westhampnett goes back a long way. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Peter, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The March CofE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Westhampnett is about 1 mile north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Westhampnett gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Westhampnett is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for roof surveys. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across PO18 for roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Hill Road, Sears Close and Hamilton Way, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Westhampnett, we cover Maudlin (1 mile east), Shopwyke (1 mile south-east), Westerton (1 mile north-east), Portfield (1 mile south-west) and Strettington (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Westhampnett
We work in homes and buildings around The Coach And Horses Public House, Westbourne House School and Chichester High School For Girls, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Chichester Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Checking the roof from the ground
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.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Westhampnett: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Westhampnett is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Chichester station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s emailed to you.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. They get particular attention in every survey.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks often start there.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.