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Colworth Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Colworth? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Colworth and across West Sussex.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Pre-purchase roof survey in Colworth: what you get
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you will be asking from facts rather than guesses. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. If you’re worried about sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Colworth, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Colworth (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere as small as Colworth, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What else we do in Colworth
Why it is worth a survey now in Colworth
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Spotting it before you buy means you know about it from day one. Outbuildings and barns around Colworth are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
What we’re asked to look at in Colworth
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. It is often found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We do not test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
Look out for signs like these:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
With Goodwood House about 4 miles north-west, the area around Colworth has a long history. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What insurance they carry
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Common questions in Colworth
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Colworth?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Colworth?
Yes, we do. 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.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photos.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Colworth
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A structural engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Colworth: local notes
Colworth is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you own a rental within reach of Bognor Regis station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Colworth is about 2 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Colworth and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover the places around Colworth: Merston (1 mile west), Oving (2 miles north-west), Lagness (2 miles south-west), Runcton (2 miles west) and Shopwyke (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (13 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north-west), Selsey (7 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles west) and Rustington (9 miles east).
Near you in Colworth
In Colworth, that means homes and buildings near The Regis School and The Brooks Local Nature Reserve, among other places. Colworth’s nearest station is Bognor Regis station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bognor Regis Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Tote Copse Castle (1.3 miles north-east).