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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Easebourne
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Easebourne and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Easebourne
If you are buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that is often not the individual flat owner, with costs frequently passed on through the service charge. We check as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. We survey gutters and downpipes, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and gutters choked with leaves and moss.
For a small place like Easebourne, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Easebourne (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Easebourne
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. The wider area around Easebourne has a long history of building, with Cowdray House about 0.6 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Easebourne is about 9 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Easebourne is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across West Sussex, we cover Easebourne and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Fox Road, Hanover Court and Highfield Close and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Midhurst (1 mile south-west), West Lavington (1 mile south), Woolbeding (1 mile west), Bepton Common (2 miles south-west) and Cocking Causeway (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (13 miles south-west), Storrington (13 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Easebourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near Midhurst Rother College, Midhurst Intermediate School and Page's Stores The White Horse Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (under half a mile south-west) and Lodsworth Castle (2.8 miles east). For a walk, there is Blackdown and Cooksbridge Meadow.
Common questions in Easebourne
Is Easebourne in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Easebourne as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Easebourne?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we can’t promise any saving.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. For a village or hamlet like Easebourne, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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 we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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Common roof problems in Easebourne
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that don’t match can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof by roof
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs, along with fascias and soffits.
Chimney stacks
We inspect the outside of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if the flue needs a specialist.