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Pre-purchase roof survey in Hangleton, West Sussex
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Hangleton, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Hangleton
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Most of it can’t be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, with photos that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you’re buying. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat extension roof and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Being in a small place like Hangleton makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Hangleton (BN12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Hangleton
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain and they’re frequently the least maintained part of a roof. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
If you let a flat or house near Goring-By-Sea station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
Useful tips for Hangleton property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photos to compare against later. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up.
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. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Hangleton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Why act early in Hangleton
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That will not show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. We fill that gap before you are tied in. Around Hangleton, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book us in Hangleton
- An independent view of the roof
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
FAQs for Hangleton
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hangleton?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hangleton?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about one to two hours 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.
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 does not stand in for a RICS survey.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you work in Hangleton?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Hangleton.
Buying a home or a new roof in Hangleton
Hangleton lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. With Ecclesden Manor about 0.9 miles north-west, Hangleton sits in an area with a long building history. 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, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to St Andrew's Church: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Hangleton is about 2 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. In Hangleton, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: BN12. Other places close to Hangleton include Ferring (1 mile south-east), Kingston Gorse (1 mile south), Angmering (1 mile north-west), West Kingston (1 mile south-west) and East Preston (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (3 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east), Lancing (6 miles east) and Storrington (7 miles north).
What’s near Hangleton
In Hangleton, that means homes and buildings near Clapham Wood and Chatsmore Catholic High School, among other places. Hangleton’s nearest station is Goring-By-Sea station, about 1 mile east. Other landmarks nearby include Zachary Merton Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Rustington Museum (2.2 miles west). Not far away are Highdown Hill.
What else we do in Hangleton
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
We inspect the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will say if the flue needs a specialist.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so we look at each one closely. We photograph any that need work.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hangleton
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.