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Pre-purchase roof survey in Arundel, West Sussex
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Arundel, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Arundel
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. Common reasons to book are ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, across clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Smaller places like Arundel often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Arundel. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Arundel (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Arundel
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. You’ll know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. Blocked gutters on homes around Arundel overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Arundel
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Local roofs and buyers in Arundel
Arundel is within about 4 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, so exposed details get a proper look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Ecclesden Manor lies about 4.3 miles south-east, so building around Arundel goes back a long way. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. If you live in an older home near Trinity Congregational Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Arundel is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Arundel, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. There is also a page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across the BN18 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include London Road, High Street and Arundel Relief Road. With the A27 and A284 close by, Arundel is simple for us to get to for pre-purchase roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Crossbush (1 mile south-east), Tortington (1 mile south-west), Warningcamp (2 miles east), Lyminster (2 miles south) and Ford (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Arundel
Typical jobs here are in homes near Arundel Park and The Newburgh Arms and the streets around them. Arundel’s nearest station is Arundel station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Arundel Castle (less than half a mile north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (less than half a mile north-west). The countryside around Arundel includes Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
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FAQs for Arundel
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Arundel?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Arundel, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Arundel is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. A visit to a smaller place like Arundel is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Arundel, phone 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.
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Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East frequently have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Where pegs have rotted, tiles can slip, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Arundel
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
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. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Common roof problems in Arundel
Gutter problems frequently 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 check.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Landlords with a home close to Arundel station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the survey will not cover