West Sussex · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Ingrams Green
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Ingrams Green from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- A ridge or slope that dips
Why act early in Ingrams Green
Small roof defects let water in slowly. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Finding the cause at the survey stage means you know about it from day one. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Ingrams Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ingrams Green
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. Our survey picks it out, with photos so you can see it for yourself. We explain each finding in plain English, so it’s clear what it means for your purchase. Typical surveys look at slipped or missing slates and tiles and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, across lead flashings and valleys, the roof space and gutters and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Ingrams Green, homes are often 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. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Ingrams Green (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Cottages and farmhouses around Ingrams Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- 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 is safe.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Ingrams Green questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ingrams Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Ingrams Green within the area you cover?
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 as you book.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
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 exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find.
What affects the price in Ingrams Green
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ingrams Green
Landlords and agents in Ingrams Green book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
Nearby places to Ingrams Green
Also in Ingrams Green
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Ingrams Green: local notes
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For any home in Ingrams Green, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right. With Cowdray House about 3.1 miles east, the area around Ingrams Green has a long history. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Ingrams Green is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Ingrams Green is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across the GU29 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover Elsted Marsh (1 mile west), Didling (1 mile south), Dumpford (1 mile north-west), Trotton (1 mile north) and Elsted (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Emsworth (11 miles south-west), Billingshurst (15 miles east), Portfield (10 miles south) and Yapton (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Ingrams Green
Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Midhurst Museum (2.8 miles east). The countryside around Ingrams Green includes Iping and Stedham Commons.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East frequently have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Where pegs have rotted, tiles can slip, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.