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Pre-purchase roof survey in Redford, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Redford.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Pre-purchase roof survey in Redford: what you get
We survey roofs for buyers in Redford and across London and South East England. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, 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, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Common reasons to book are old water stains in the roof space and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, across chimney stacks, gutters and downpipes and the roof space.
Somewhere as small as Redford, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Redford (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Request records of any re-roofing
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, and we can’t promise any result.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
FAQs for Redford
Is Redford within the area you cover?
Yes, Redford is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Redford?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we cannot promise any saving.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Cottages and farmhouses around Redford often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys in Redford: local notes
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Liphook station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. With Cowdray House about 3.4 miles south-east, the area around Redford has a long history. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Redford is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. If you’re in Redford, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Redford is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in GU29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Redford: Fernhurst (3 miles north-east), Linchmere (3 miles north), Kingsley Green (3 miles north-east), Woolmer Hill (4 miles north) and Hammer (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Chichester (13 miles south), Emsworth (14 miles south-west), Billingshurst (14 miles east), Portfield (13 miles south), Midhurst (3 miles south) and Arundel (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Redford
For rail, the closest station is Liphook station, about 3.1 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (3.3 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Cooksbridge Meadow and Wheeler's Down.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Redford?
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:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
The streets around a church like Church of St Luke are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, usually to the back of the house. If the home you are buying has one, that gutter and its outlet get a careful look.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and missing lead is not unknown, as it’s a target for thieves.