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Yapton Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Yapton? You can book a roof survey in Yapton and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Roof survey in Yapton: what you get
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages frequently have flat roofs. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles, and people most frequently book us about loose ridge or hip tiles and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
In a smaller place like Yapton, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Yapton (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Prices for roof surveys in Yapton
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. A visit to Yapton is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- 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 the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
To get a price for roof surveys in Yapton, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Roof surveys in Yapton: local notes
Yapton lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you look after a building such as Yapton CE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Yapton is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Surveys in Yapton work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Yapton is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for roof surveys. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the BN18 postcode area for roof surveys. You will find streets such as Church Road, Dunnock Square and Charles Square, and we cover them all. With the B2132 close by, Yapton is simple for us to get to for roof surveys. If you are just outside Yapton, we cover Bilsham (1 mile south), Barnham (1 mile north-west), Flansham (2 miles south-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Walberton (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Yapton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Philip Howard Catholic High School. The closest station to Yapton is Barnham station, about 1.5 miles north-west. A little further out are Bognor Regis Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Yapton includes WWT Arundel.
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Why act early in Yapton
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. Blocked gutters on homes around Yapton overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Yapton questions
Is the coastal weather around Yapton hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Can a landlord with a rental near Barnham station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Do you cover Yapton?
Yes. We carry out roof surveys in Yapton.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
How much does a roof survey cost in Yapton?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Do you need a roof survey in Yapton?
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
If you own a rental within reach of Barnham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance