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Pre-purchase roof survey in North Mundham, West Sussex
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in North Mundham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
North Mundham homes and their roofs
North Mundham lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Stephen: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. 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.
North Mundham is about 2 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in North Mundham can all book pre-purchase roof surveys. North Mundham is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We survey roofs across PO20 for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Church Road, Fletcher Place and Palmer Place and the roads around them. We also cover the places around North Mundham: Runcton (1 mile east), Hunston (1 mile west), Merston (1 mile east), Donnington (1 mile west) and Lagness (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles north-east).
What’s near North Mundham
We work in homes and buildings around The Spotted Cow Public House and Chichester High School For Girls. The nearest railway station is Chichester station, about 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Chichester Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles north-west).
Pre-purchase roof survey in North Mundham
We survey roofs for buyers in North Mundham and across London and the South East. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Common reasons to book are flashings that have lifted or split and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes, on the roof space, gutters and downpipes and chimney stacks.
Being in a small place like North Mundham makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- North Mundham (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in North Mundham
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Finding the cause at the survey stage means you know about it from day one. For an older or listed building in a place like North Mundham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
FAQs for North Mundham
Is North Mundham within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around North Mundham, take more of a battering?
It can do. North Mundham is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email with photos included.
How long does the survey visit take?
It usually takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack.
Chimney stacks
We inspect the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll say if the flue needs a specialist.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. For a village or hamlet like North Mundham, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. 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.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book 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 get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
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What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A structural engineer’s report
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
Common roof problems in North Mundham
Chimneys take the worst of the weather. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which matters if work is needed.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Goodwood House, about 4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around North Mundham. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Before booking anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What exactly goes into their report