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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Offington
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Offington, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Pre-purchase roof survey in Offington
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. We don’t offer a RICS home survey, and ours isn’t a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. Typical surveys look at loose pots and cracked flaunching and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, across chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space.
Being in a small place like Offington makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Offington (BN14, BN13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere as small as Offington, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Offington
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Common roof problems in Offington
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. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Andrew's Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long the report takes to arrive
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Offington: local notes
Offington lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor, about 3.6 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Offington goes. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to West Worthing station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Offington is about 1 mile north-east of Worthing, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Offington and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
All of BN14 and BN13 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Rogate Road, Warren Road and Hall Avenue and the roads around them. You’ll find Offington on the A24 and A27, which makes it simple to reach. If you are just outside Offington, we cover Salvington (1 mile west), Broadwater (1 mile south-east), Worthing (1 mile south-west), Findon Valley (1 mile north) and Sompting (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west).
Near you in Offington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Thomas A Becket First School, The Thomas a Becket pub and Durrington Minature Railway, among other places. Offington’s nearest station is West Worthing station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Old Castle (0.6 miles south) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (0.6 miles south). The countryside around Offington includes Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
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Why get it checked now?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Older cottages and farmhouses around Offington can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in Offington, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
FAQs for Offington
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Offington, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Offington is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
How long does the survey visit take?
On site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Do you work in Offington?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Offington.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like 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 a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Offington
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Landlords and agents in Offington book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.