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Minsted Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Minsted. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Minsted
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. 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 photographs and recommendations. We are often asked to look into slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and blocked or leaking gutters, across the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
In a village or hamlet like Minsted, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Minsted (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings.
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Minsted
With Cowdray House about 2.1 miles east, Minsted sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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.
Minsted is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Minsted for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across West Sussex, we cover Minsted and the places around it. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the GU29 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Andrews Lane and Minsted Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Stedham (1 mile north-east), Bepton Common (1 mile east), Iping (1 mile north), Woolbeding (1 mile north-east) and Midhurst (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Emsworth (11 miles south-west), Storrington (15 miles east), Billingshurst (15 miles east) and Portfield (10 miles south).
Near you in Minsted
Around Minsted, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Midhurst Rother College. Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Lodsworth Castle (4.8 miles east). Not far away are Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Minsted
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Minsted
How do I find out if my home in Minsted is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Minsted?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Minsted 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.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
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 send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Minsted?
Chimneys take the worst of the weather. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St James, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Are they insured for the work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Nearby places to Minsted
Other services in Minsted
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Minsted
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
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 we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Tell us your exchange date when you book
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. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.