West Sussex · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Maudlin, West Sussex
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Maudlin, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Maudlin
We survey roofs for buyers in Maudlin and across London and the South East. Whether it’s a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. 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 book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Typical surveys look at patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, across gutters and downpipes, the roof space and chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Maudlin are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are 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. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Maudlin (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
Places near Maudlin
What else we do in Maudlin
Tips that help
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
It’s worth sharing the report with your solicitor so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Around Maudlin, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Maudlin: local notes
Maudlin lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. With Goodwood House about 1.5 miles north, Maudlin sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Chichester station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Peter, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Maudlin is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Maudlin, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Surveys in PO18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Augustus Way, Vespasian Close and Stane Street and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Maudlin: Westhampnett (1 mile west), Shopwyke (1 mile south), Westerton (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-east) and Waterbeach (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
Near you in Maudlin
Around Maudlin, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chichester High School For Girls, The Coach And Horses Public House and Westbourne House School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, about 2.1 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (1.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Levin Down.
What affects the price in Maudlin
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Maudlin, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
FAQs for Maudlin
Do you cover smaller places like Maudlin?
Yes, Maudlin is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Maudlin, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Is your roof survey a RICS 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.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we can’t promise any saving.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photos.
How do I book a survey in Maudlin?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Maudlin
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.