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Pre-purchase roof survey in Fittleworth, West Sussex
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Fittleworth and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Pre-purchase roof survey in Fittleworth
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. We don’t offer a RICS home survey, and ours is not a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, lead flashings and valleys and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof.
Some older homes in villages like Fittleworth are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Fittleworth (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Fittleworth
About 2.1 miles east lies Old Place Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Fittleworth has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Pulborough station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Fittleworth is about 11 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Fittleworth and nearby. Across West Sussex, we cover Fittleworth and the places around it. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: RH20. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Fairmead Close, School Lane and Greatpin Croft and the roads around them. Other places close to Fittleworth include Bedham (1 mile north), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Hardham (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Fittleworth
Around Fittleworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Swan Hotel and the streets around them. The closest station to Fittleworth is Pulborough station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Coates Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). Not far away are Bignor Hill and The Mens.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, often over an extension. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. We look at their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
What affects the price in Fittleworth
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Questions from Fittleworth
Is my home in Fittleworth listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Fittleworth within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How long does the survey visit take?
On site, it normally takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that’s where a roof survey helps. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. For a village or hamlet like Fittleworth, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Fittleworth, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.