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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Funtington
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Funtington from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Pre-purchase roof survey in Funtington
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. We do not offer a RICS home survey, and ours isn’t a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both. If you’re worried about quick fixes on flashings and valleys and old water stains in the roof space, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Funtington may be listed or 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Funtington (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Funtington
Funtington lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Historic houses like West Dean House, about 4.6 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Funtington goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
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 often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. For landlords with property near Nutbourne station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Funtington is about 4 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Funtington, we can survey the roof. Funtington is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of the PO18 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Church Lane, Lynch Down and Weston Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in West Ashling (1 mile south-east), East Ashling (1 mile south-east), Hambrook (1 mile south-west), Racton (1 mile west) and Lordington (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (4 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Portfield (5 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Funtington
In Funtington, that means homes and buildings near The Fox And Hounds Public House and the streets around them. Funtington’s nearest station is Nutbourne station, about 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (4.3 miles south-east) and Emsworth Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Funtington include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Nearby places to Funtington
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Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Leave it or get it looked at?
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. Our survey is done for you. Outbuildings and barns around Funtington are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Funtington
Letting agents and landlords in Funtington book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Funtington questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Funtington, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How do I find out if my home in Funtington is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
How long does the survey visit take?
On site, it typically takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you work in Funtington?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Funtington.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we can’t promise any saving.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Funtington 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed ahead of time.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Useful tips for Funtington property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.