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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in East Hampnett
A careful look at the roof at your property in East Hampnett, with photos and a written report.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Hampnett
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. 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’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. Common reasons to book are slipped or missing slates and tiles and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, across the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Somewhere as small as East Hampnett, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- East Hampnett (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in East Hampnett
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Leave it or get it looked at?
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in East Hampnett, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like East Hampnett, access is normally the main thing to plan. 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 every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in East Hampnett
Chimneys take the worst of the weather. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which matters if work is needed.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Flashings that have lifted or split
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.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Will the report include photos?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in East Hampnett
About 2.4 miles north-west lies Goodwood House, a reminder of how long the area around East Hampnett has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whether you are 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 Barnham station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
East Hampnett is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. East Hampnett is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across PO18 for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Marsh Lane and East Hampnett Lane. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Crockerhill (1 mile north-east), Norton (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south-east), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Around East Hampnett
In East Hampnett, that means homes and buildings near The Winterton Arms Public House and Ormiston Six Villages Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Barnham station, about 2.8 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Chichester City Museum (3.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
FAQs for East Hampnett
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Hampnett?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is East Hampnett within the area you cover?
Yes. East Hampnett is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that’s where a roof survey helps. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in East Hampnett?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. We look at outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails holding it corrode long before that. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’.