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Pre-purchase roof survey in Bilsham, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Bilsham from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack, and low-pitched roofs need their laps to be right.
Natural slate
Older slate roofs often have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it’s in.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Bilsham: what you get
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that is often not the individual flat owner, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. Typical surveys look at loose pots and cracked flaunching and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, across the roof space, chimney stacks and natural slate.
Being in a small place like Bilsham makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
You receive the findings 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
- Bilsham (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos. On timing, it normally takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere like Bilsham needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- 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’s safe.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Bilsham, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bilsham
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Why it is worth a survey now in Bilsham
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. In a small place like Bilsham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- A report with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Bilsham homes and their roofs
Bilsham lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For landlords with property near Barnham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Bilsham is about 3 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Bilsham and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We survey roofs across the BN18 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover the places around Bilsham: Yapton (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile west), Barnham (2 miles north-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Lidsey (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Bilsham
We work in homes and buildings around Felpham Community College. For rail, the closest station is Barnham station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are WWT Arundel.
Bilsham: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Bilsham?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bilsham?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
When to book a survey in Bilsham
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Problems we come across often include:
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
For an older house near a landmark such as Bilsham Chapel, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
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What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.