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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Ebernoe
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Ebernoe from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Old water stains in the roof space
Ebernoe: your questions answered
Is my home in Ebernoe listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Ebernoe?
Yes. Ebernoe is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes, you can. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Ebernoe?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email with photos included.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Ebernoe
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the roof space where it’s safe to get in. You get a written report with photographs. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and valleys and the roof space, and people most often book us about lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose.
Somewhere as small as Ebernoe, 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’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Ebernoe (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- The roof space
Useful tips for Ebernoe property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photos to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Keep the loft ventilated. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.
Buying a home or a new roof in Ebernoe
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 3.7 miles south lies Petworth House, a reminder of how long the area around Ebernoe has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Ebernoe is about 13 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We visit Ebernoe as part of our work across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: GU28. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Northchapel (2 miles north-west), Lurgashall (2 miles west), Shillinglee (3 miles north), Lickfold (3 miles west) and Ramsnest Common (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (13 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south-east), Billingshurst (7 miles east), Roffey (14 miles east), Yapton (15 miles south) and Southwater (12 miles east).
What’s near Ebernoe
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (5.3 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (4.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Ebernoe includes Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Ebernoe
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that do not match can be signs that something has leaked before. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
For an older house near a landmark like Holy Trinity Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Rural addresses near Ebernoe can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check pets are kept safely away
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Why act early in Ebernoe
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but too late to use them in the purchase. Around Ebernoe, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)