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Pre-purchase roof survey in Flansham, West Sussex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Flansham, with photos and a written report.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Flansham
If you are buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs frequently passed on through the service charge. We look at as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. If the building has a flat roof, we look at that too where access allows. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Flansham, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Flansham (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Flansham
Is my home in Flansham listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Flansham?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we can’t promise any saving.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a 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 isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Flansham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Flansham
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that isn’t obvious at first. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. They’re part of what we check.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before booking anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What insurance they carry
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
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Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, and we can’t promise any result.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
Buying a home or a new roof in Flansham
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Flansham, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a proper look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as Bilsham Chapel, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Flansham is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. In Flansham, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of the PO22 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Flansham include Bilsham (1 mile east), Lidsey (2 miles north-west), Shripney (2 miles west), Yapton (2 miles north-east) and Barnham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (11 miles east), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east), Lancing (14 miles east) and Emsworth (13 miles west).
Around Flansham
We work in homes and buildings around Felpham Community College and The Brooks Local Nature Reserve. For rail, the closest station is Barnham station, roughly 1.9 miles north. Nearby you will also find Tote Copse Castle (3.1 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.3 miles south-west).
What affects the price in Flansham
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Leave it or get it looked at?
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before it, you still have choices. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but with far less room to act on them. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Flansham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Flansham, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Flansham
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See our cost guide and our case studies.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.