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Marehill Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Marehill and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Check we will be able to get into the loft space
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s, and we cannot promise any result.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Marehill
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. 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 so you can see it for yourself. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you’re buying. We survey chimney stacks, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof.
Being in a small place like Marehill makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Marehill (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Older roofs in small places like Marehill can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s 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.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, and it will not look closely at the roof. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer. For older village homes like those around Marehill, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- A written report with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Buying a home or a new roof in Marehill
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 1.4 miles west lies Old Place Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Marehill has been built on. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Wiggonholt Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Marehill is about 10 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Bookings from Marehill are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across West Sussex, we cover Marehill and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on West Chiltington Road, Tudor Close and Kings Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Nutbourne (1 mile north-east), Broomershill (1 mile north-west), Wiggonholt (1 mile south), West Chiltington Common (1 mile south-east) and West Chiltington (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Marehill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Rising Sun Inn. Marehill’s nearest station is Pulborough station, about 1.6 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Amberley Castle (4 miles south-west) and The Storrington And District Museum (2.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Marehill includes Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Common roof problems in Marehill
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
Look out for signs like these:
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their report turnaround times
Questions from Marehill
Will you come out to Marehill?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Marehill?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Marehill is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How do I book a survey in Marehill?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.