West Sussex · London and the South East
Findon Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Findon. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Findon
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. If you’re worried about gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and standing water on a flat extension roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Findon are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Findon (BN14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Findon
Is the coastal weather around Findon hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Will you come out to Findon?
Yes, Findon is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where we can, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Towns and villages near Findon
What else we do in Findon
Landlords, agents and block managers in Findon
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Findon
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
Checking the roof from ground level
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Findon
Findon is within about 5 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St John the Baptist: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. With Ecclesden Manor about 3.8 miles south-west, the area around Findon has a long history. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later. If you own a rental within reach of West Worthing station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Findon is about 3 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Surveys in Findon work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Findon is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across BN14 for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on High Street, Southview Road and Summerfields. Other places close to Findon include High Salvington (1 mile south), Cote (2 miles south), Durrington (2 miles south), Clapham (2 miles south-west) and Patching (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles north), Worthing (3 miles south), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (7 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east).
What’s near Findon
In Findon, that means homes and buildings near The Old Village House Hotel and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is West Worthing station, about 3.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Worthing Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (2.9 miles south). Not far away are Chanctonbury Hill.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Let us know your timetable
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Findon, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Findon, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Findon
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. For an older or listed building in a place like Findon, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Findon
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.