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Bosham Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Bosham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, which makes quotes easier to compare.
After strong winds, look at the roof from ground level. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Bosham: what you get
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a careful look at it before you’re committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the loft space where it is safe to get in. You get a written report with photos. We are frequently asked to look into ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and chimney mortar that has eroded, across the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Bosham may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Bosham (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Bosham
Most viewings never get near the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Landlords with a home close to Bosham station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
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Questions from Bosham
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Bosham, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is Bosham within the area you cover?
Yes, Bosham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Will you need to get into the loft?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Why act early in Bosham
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. The report shows what needs doing first, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. Around Bosham, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys seven days a week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
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.
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey typically takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere like Bosham needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Buying a home or a new roof in Bosham
Bosham is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea. With Warblington Castle about 4.9 miles west, Bosham sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take an older house close to The United Reformed Church: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Bosham is about 3 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We visit Bosham as part of our work across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in PO18 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Viking Way and Merryweather Road and the roads around them. We also cover Broadbridge (1 mile north-east), Chidham (1 mile west), Bosham Hoe (1 mile south), Nutbourne (2 miles north-west) and Fishbourne (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (3 miles east), Selsey (7 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Bosham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Berkeley Arms Public House. The closest station to Bosham is Bosham station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Chichester Cathedral Treasury (3.2 miles east) and St Richard's Hospital (3.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space