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Pre-purchase roof survey in Atherington, West Sussex
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Atherington and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Atherington
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and look from ground level, windows and the loft instead. If you’ve noticed roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, lead flashings and valleys and clay and concrete tiles alike.
In a village or hamlet like Atherington, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Atherington (BN17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Atherington 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 can’t see is noted.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking before the day
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Atherington
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. For older village homes like those around Atherington, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Atherington
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Atherington and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Atherington
Atherington is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Landlords with a home close to Littlehampton station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Take an older house close to Bailiffscourt Chapel: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Atherington is about 2 miles west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Atherington and nearby. Across West Sussex, we cover Atherington and the places around it. Brighton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the BN17 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Climping (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile north-west), Ford (2 miles north), Wick (2 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Near you in Atherington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Littlehampton Academy and The Black Horse Public House and the streets around them. Atherington’s nearest station is Littlehampton station, about 1.5 miles east. A little further out are Lyminster Siege Castle (3.8 miles north-east) and Rustington Museum (3.3 miles east). For a walk, there’s WWT Arundel.
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Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Let us know your timetable
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, especially after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Atherington
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
FAQs for Atherington
Will you come out to Atherington?
Yes, Atherington is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Atherington, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
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 get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where we can, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.