West Sussex · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Pulborough
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Pulborough, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Pulborough
We survey roofs for buyers in Pulborough and across London and South East England. 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 isn’t and what to deal with first. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and worn or lifted lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Pulborough, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather typically shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Pulborough (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Pulborough property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Keep the loft ventilated. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Nearby places to Pulborough
What else we do in Pulborough
Buying a home or a new roof in Pulborough
Historic houses like Old Place Manor, about 0.4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Pulborough goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you let a flat or house near Pulborough station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Pulborough is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Pulborough is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across West Sussex, we cover Pulborough. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Surveys in RH20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on London Road, Station Road and Rectory Close and the roads around them. With the A283 close by, Pulborough is simple for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Hardham (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (1 mile north-west), Coldwaltham (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (3 miles west) and Bedham (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Pulborough
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Oddfellows Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (3.8 miles south-east) and Coates Castle (3.8 miles west). For a walk, there is Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
The survey, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. A visit to Pulborough is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 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.
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How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Common questions in Pulborough
Do you cover smaller places like Pulborough?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you cover Pulborough?
Yes, Pulborough is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. 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.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. We photograph any that need work.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.