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Roof survey in Wick, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Wick.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Roof survey in Wick: what you get
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. We survey flat roofs, chimney stacks and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are loose ridge or hip tiles and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Wick drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Wick (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Blocked gutters on homes around Wick overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What affects the price in Wick
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Wick. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a survey in Wick, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Roof surveys in Wick: local notes
Wick is within about 2 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 can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church such as All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Littlehampton station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Wick is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We provide roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Wick. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton.
All of BN17 is within our area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Joyce Close, Willow Brook and Wheatcroft or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the B2284 close by, Wick is easy for us to reach for roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Lyminster (1 mile north), Toddington (1 mile east), Littlehampton (1 mile south-east), Climping (1 mile south-west) and Ford (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Wick
Typical jobs here are in homes near Littlehampton College, Locomotive Public House and The Littlehampton Academy. The nearest railway station is Littlehampton station, roughly 0.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Zachary Merton Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Rustington Museum (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Wick includes Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
Towns and villages near Wick
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Wick: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Littlehampton station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Wick?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
When to book a survey in Wick
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Living close to Mewsbrook Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report