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Pre-purchase roof survey in Nutbourne, West Sussex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Nutbourne, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Nutbourne
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and inspect from every other safe vantage point. We survey clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and lead flashings and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters choked with leaves and moss and signs of past leaks inside the loft.
For a small place like Nutbourne, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Nutbourne (PO18, PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. You’ll know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. For older village homes like those around Nutbourne, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
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How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Nutbourne can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. 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 arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Keep pets in another room
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Buying a home or a new roof in Nutbourne
Nutbourne lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Warblington Castle lies about 3.6 miles west, so building around Nutbourne goes back a long way. 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. Take an older house close to St Wilfrid's Church and Hall: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Nutbourne is about 5 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Nutbourne. Our West Sussex coverage includes Nutbourne and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO18 and PO10 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Flatt Road, Pottery Lane and Main Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Nutbourne, we cover Hambrook (1 mile north), Chidham (1 mile south-east), Bosham (2 miles south-east), Broadbridge (2 miles east) and West Ashling (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (5 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Portfield (5 miles east), Yapton (12 miles east) and East Wittering (5 miles south).
Landmarks near Nutbourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near Eames Farm and Bourne Community College. Nutbourne has its own railway station: Nutbourne station. Nearby you will also find Warblington Castle (3.6 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
FAQs for Nutbourne
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Nutbourne, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Nutbourne is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Will you come out to Nutbourne?
Yes. Nutbourne is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Nutbourne?
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can be signs that something has leaked before. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
Look out for signs like these:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
For landlords with property near Nutbourne station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How soon the report will arrive
- What insurance they carry
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Older slate roofs often have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it is in.
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.