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Pre-purchase roof survey in Castle Town, West Sussex
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Castle Town and across West Sussex.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Castle Town
Buyers in Castle Town and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, we follow the same careful process. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We survey lead flashings and valleys, the roof space and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blistered or split felt on a flat roof and blocked or leaking gutters.
Being in a small place like Castle Town makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Castle Town (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Castle Town
Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re frequently the least maintained part of a roof. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Old water stains in the loft space
Take an older house close to St Botolph's Church: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Questions to ask before booking
- What experience they bring
- Are they insured for the work?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. For older village homes like those around Castle Town, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See our cost guide or our case studies.
What you can safely check yourself
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. Do not go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Castle Town
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Castle Town, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale. Brighton City (Shoreham) Airport is about 3 miles from Castle Town. Where the drone is part of the survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
For landlords with property near Shoreham-By-Sea station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Historic houses like Portslade Manor, about 4.2 miles south-east, show how far back building around Castle Town goes. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Castle Town is about 3 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Castle Town for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Castle Town is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. Brighton is in our area too.
We work across BN44 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Henfield Road, The Bostal and Shoreham Road. If you are just outside Castle Town, we cover Adur (2 miles south), Old Shoreham (3 miles south), Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south), Fulking (3 miles east) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Lancing (4 miles south).
Near you in Castle Town
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Steyning Grammar School and Hillside Park (parke sa Hiniusang Gingharian), among other places. The nearest railway station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 3.2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Southlands Hospital (3.1 miles south-east) and Steyning Museum (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Castle Town includes Mill Hill and Truleigh Hill.
Castle Town questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Castle Town?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is drone flying allowed in Castle Town?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Brighton City (Shoreham) Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is usually arranged through the agent or seller.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
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Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A structural engineer’s report
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Castle Town
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. On timing, it typically takes an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Castle Town, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.