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Pre-purchase roof survey in Climping, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Climping from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Climping: what you get
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. Typical surveys look at a ridge or slope that dips and chimney mortar that has eroded, across flat-roofed extensions and dormers, lead flashings and valleys and gutters and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Climping, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. 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.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Climping (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Ask for loft access on the day
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, and we cannot promise any result.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Climping
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Towns and villages near Climping
What else we do in Climping
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Climping, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Climping, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
What we are asked to look at in Climping
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
Look out for signs like these:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Blocked or leaking gutters
With Ecclesden Manor about 4.7 miles east, the area around Climping has a long history. If you are buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We will say if the flue needs a specialist.
Natural slate
On a slate roof, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all on very old roofs. From inside the roof space, we report what we can see of it.
Buying a home or a new roof in Climping
Climping lies within about 1 mile of the sea, 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, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Littlehampton station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Climping is about 2 miles west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. In Climping, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Brighton is in our area too.
Surveys in BN17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Church Lane, Horsemere Green Lane and Crookthorn Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Climping: Horsemere Green (1 mile west), Atherington (1 mile south), Ford (1 mile north), Wick (1 mile north-east) and Tortington (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Climping
Around Climping, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Littlehampton Academy and The Black Horse Public House, among other places. Climping’s nearest station is Littlehampton station, roughly 1.2 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Arundel and District Hospital (3 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.
Common questions in Climping
Will you come out to Climping?
Yes, Climping is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Climping?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.