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Hardham Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Hardham and across West Sussex.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hardham and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Hardham
Older homes frequently have roofs that have been patched over the years. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Most of it cannot be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, with photographs that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so it’s clear what it means for your purchase. If you’ve noticed ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Hardham, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Hardham (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Hardham property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Rural addresses near Hardham 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.
- 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.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Hardham
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Old Place Manor, about 1 mile north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hardham. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark like St Botolph's Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Hardham is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Hardham, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property. Across West Sussex, we cover Hardham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Every address in RH20 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Hardham: Coldwaltham (1 mile south-west), Pulborough (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (2 miles north-west) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Hardham
We work in homes and buildings around The White Hart Public House, among other places. Hardham’s nearest station is Pulborough station, roughly 0.7 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Amberley Museum (3.6 miles south) and Coates Castle (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Hardham include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Hardham questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hardham?
Yes, Hardham is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Do you cover smaller places like Hardham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you go up on the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where applicable.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Hardham?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Around Hardham, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Hardham?
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which matters if work is needed.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
If you own a rental within reach of Pulborough station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Nearby places to Hardham
What else we do in Hardham
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.