West Sussex · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Lickfold
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Lickfold, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Pre-purchase roof survey in Lickfold
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Pick the one that fits the property. All three include a report with photos and recommendations. We survey natural slate, gutters and downpipes and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slipped or missing slates and tiles and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging.
Being in a small place like Lickfold makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Lickfold (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and South East England. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and lead is also a target for theft.
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Lickfold, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
Lickfold questions
How do I find out if my home in Lickfold is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Lickfold in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Lickfold as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where possible, yes. We look in the loft space where there’s safe access, and views from upper windows help too. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your timetable when booking.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How long does the survey visit take?
The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
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What else we do in Lickfold
Why it is worth a survey now in Lickfold
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lickfold
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Lickfold
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Lickfold?
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- A ridge or slope that dips
For landlords with property near Haslemere station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before you book anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Lickfold
Historic houses like Cowdray House, about 3.4 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Lickfold goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Lawrence are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Lickfold is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lickfold. Across West Sussex, we cover Lickfold. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Surveys in GU28 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Lickfold: Lurgashall (1 mile north-east), Lodsworth (2 miles south), Northchapel (3 miles north-east), Ebernoe (3 miles east) and Ansteadbrook (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Chichester (13 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (10 miles east), Portfield (13 miles south), Yapton (15 miles south) and Southwater (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Lickfold
The closest station to Lickfold is Haslemere station, about 4.7 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (3.1 miles south) and Midhurst Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Cooksbridge Meadow and Blackdown.