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Pre-purchase roof survey in Hunston, West Sussex
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Hunston from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hunston and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Hunston
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. If you are worried about cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and blistered or split felt on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Hunston, homes are often 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Hunston (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Hunston
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Hunston, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed ahead of time.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
When to book a survey in Hunston
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that don’t match can be signs that something has leaked before. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
If you own a rental within reach of Chichester station, it’s 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
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What insurance they carry
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What happens if roof problems are left?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Outbuildings and barns around Hunston 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.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hunston
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
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Questions from Hunston
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hunston?
Frequently, yes. Hunston is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you come out to Hunston?
Yes. Hunston is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when you book.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Hunston
Hunston is within about 3 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Goodwood House, about 4.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hunston. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to St Leodegar's Church: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Hunston is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Hunston is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Hunston and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in PO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Heath Close, Westlands Road and St Leodegars Way, all of which we cover. Other places close to Hunston include Donnington (1 mile west), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (1 mile east), Portfield (2 miles north) and Chichester (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (13 miles east).
Near you in Hunston
In Hunston, that means homes and buildings near Chichester High School For Girls and The Spotted Cow Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Hunston is Chichester station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Chichester Castle (2 miles north).