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Worthing Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Worthing. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
How a roof survey works in Worthing
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. If you are worried about crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Worthing is big enough to have roofs from every era, from slate on older terraces to clay and concrete tiles on later houses and flat roofs on extensions and shops. Typical faults range from slipped slates and cracked ridges to tired flashings, chimneys and blocked gutters. The roof type shapes what gets checked.
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.
- Place
- Worthing (BN13, BN11, BN14, BN12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Worthing
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
If you own a rental within reach of West Worthing station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
We email the report to you. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- A full building survey of the property
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Worthing
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Worthing
Worthing lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. With Ecclesden Manor about 3.1 miles west, Worthing sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Durrington High School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Trees in and around Durrington Minature Railway shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Worthing is in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Worthing can all book roof surveys. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Here we cover the BN13, BN11, BN14 and BN12 postcode area for roof surveys. Local streets include Church Road, Market Place and High Street, all of which we cover. You’ll find Worthing on the A24 and A27, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Worthing: Salvington (1 mile north), Offington (1 mile north-east), Broadwater (1 mile east), Findon Valley (2 miles north) and East Worthing (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west). Worthing is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex.
Landmarks near Worthing
Typical jobs here are in homes near The George And Dragon Public House, Durrington Minature Railway and Thomas A Becket First School. Worthing’s nearest station is West Worthing station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Acre (1.2 miles south-east) and Old Castle (within half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Highdown Hill and Widewater Lagoon.
Common questions in Worthing
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Worthing, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near West Worthing station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
How do I book a survey in Worthing?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In Worthing, we survey everything from flats and houses to commercial buildings. Each building type brings its own access questions, from shared stairwells to locked plant rooms. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
- 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
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Prices for roof surveys in Worthing
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.