West Sussex · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Littleworth, West Sussex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Littleworth from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Littleworth
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. Our survey picks it out, with photos that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you’re buying. Common reasons to book are standing water on a flat extension roof and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, across gutters and downpipes, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Littleworth 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 are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Littleworth (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Littleworth 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.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed in advance.
- 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 photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Common questions in Littleworth
Is Littleworth within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you cover Littleworth?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Littleworth as anywhere else.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
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.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.
Why get it checked now?
A mortgage valuation is not a roof survey. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, and it won’t look closely at the roof. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer. For an older or listed building in a place like Littleworth, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
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 book us in Littleworth
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack.
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. The pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are all checked, as far as we can see them safely.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Littleworth
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that is not obvious at first. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. We check them as part of the survey.
We are often asked to look at:
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
Take an older house close to St Michael and All Angels Church: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- What exactly goes into their report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- When you will get the report
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Littleworth: local notes
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For any home in Littleworth, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Littleworth is about 7 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Littleworth. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. Crawley is in our area too.
Surveys in RH13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Partridge Green (1 mile south), West Grinstead (1 mile north-west), Dial Post (2 miles west), Ashurst (3 miles south) and Shipley (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (8 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Littleworth
For a walk, there’s Knepp Wildland.