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Pre-purchase roof survey in Iping, West Sussex
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Iping, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Pre-purchase roof survey in Iping
We survey roofs for buyers in Iping and across London and the South East. Whether it’s a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, we follow the same careful process. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you are worried about roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and blocked or leaking gutters, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Iping are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Iping (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Iping homes and their roofs
Historic houses like Cowdray House, about 2.5 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Iping goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you own a rental within reach of Liphook station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Iping is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We cover Iping and the rest of West Sussex. Iping is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in GU29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Stedham (1 mile south-east), Minsted (1 mile south), Woolbeding (1 mile east), Bepton Common (2 miles south-east) and Midhurst (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Billingshurst (15 miles east), Portfield (11 miles south) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
Around Iping
Typical jobs here are in homes near Midhurst Rother College. The nearest railway station is Liphook station, roughly 5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Checking the roof from the ground
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we can’t see
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- A structural engineer’s report
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
What happens if roof problems are left?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. The report shows what needs doing first, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. Older and listed buildings around Iping may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
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. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Iping can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Iping, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Iping: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Iping?
Yes, Iping is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Iping listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
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. The outcome is between you and the seller.
What affects the price in Iping
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We say when the covering would need opening up to know more.
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. We check their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.