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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Nyetimber
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Nyetimber and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Ask for loft access on the day
It is worth sharing the report with your solicitor so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, especially where we’ve found patch repairs.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Nyetimber
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side. Common reasons to book are slipped or missing slates and tiles and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, across gutters and downpipes, chimney stacks and natural slate.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Nyetimber, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Low roofs are easier to see from ground level, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Nyetimber. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Nyetimber (PO21)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Nyetimber
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that don’t match can be signs that something has leaked before. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
We are often asked to look at:
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- When you’ll get the report
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Nyetimber
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Being in a smaller place like Nyetimber doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Common questions in Nyetimber
Will you come out to Nyetimber?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is the coastal weather around Nyetimber hard on roofs?
It can do. Nyetimber is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It is not a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
How do I book a survey in Nyetimber?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Why act early in Nyetimber
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. On a bungalow or cottage around Nyetimber, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% of customers satisfied
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys in Nyetimber: local notes
Nyetimber lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
For landlords with property near Bognor Regis station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Nyetimber is about 2 miles south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Nyetimber. Nyetimber is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Every address in PO21 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Lion Road, Hook Lane and Anson Road. If you are just outside Nyetimber, we cover Pagham (1 mile south-west), Aldwick (1 mile east), South Mundham (2 miles north-west), Fisher (2 miles north-west) and Sidlesham (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (4 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles north-west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Around Nyetimber
Typical jobs here are in homes near Avisford, The Regis School and The Lamb pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Nyetimber is Bognor Regis station, roughly 2.6 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bognor Regis Museum (2.4 miles east) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles east).