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Pre-purchase roof survey in Abingworth, West Sussex
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Abingworth from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- A ridge or slope that dips
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
Pre-purchase roof survey in Abingworth: what you get
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. All three include a report with photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at blistered or split felt on a flat roof and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, on gutters and downpipes, chimney stacks and the roof space.
Somewhere as small as Abingworth, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Abingworth (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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FAQs for Abingworth
Is Abingworth within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Abingworth in the area you cover?
Yes, Abingworth is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where we can, yes. From the roof space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we can’t get in, the report says so.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Abingworth: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses such as Parham House, about 3.1 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Abingworth goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Pulborough station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Abingworth is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cover Abingworth and the rest of West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover Abingworth. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: RH20. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Abingworth Crescent, Chestnut Drive and Shelley Place or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Thakeham (1 mile north-east), Warminghurst (1 mile east), Heath Common (1 mile south-east), West Chiltington Common (1 mile west) and West Chiltington (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Abingworth
Around Abingworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rydon Community College. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, about 3.9 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (1.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Abingworth includes Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
What affects the price in Abingworth
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
What we are asked to look at in Abingworth
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. They’re part of what we look at.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What happens if roof problems are left?
Lots of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. The report shows what needs doing first, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. Outbuildings and barns around Abingworth are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Abingworth can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.