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Rustington Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat around Rustington, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Common questions in Rustington
Is Rustington within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is the coastal weather around Rustington hard on roofs?
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.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable as you book.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rustington
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, because nothing is binding yet. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. If you’ve noticed roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, we can find out what’s behind it.
Smaller places like Rustington frequently have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, 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 Rustington. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
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, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Rustington (BN16, BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Rustington
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What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Rustington
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. We check them as part of the survey.
Look out for signs like these:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
With Ecclesden Manor about 2 miles north-east, the area around Rustington 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.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Rustington
Rustington is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you own a rental within reach of Angmering station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Rustington is about 5 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We visit Rustington as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our West Sussex coverage includes Rustington and the places around it. There’s also a page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across the BN16 and BN17 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Church Road, The Street and Station Road or a nearby road, we can help. You will find Rustington on the B2140, so it is easy for us to get to. Other places close to Rustington include Littlehampton (1 mile west), Toddington (1 mile north-west), Poling (2 miles north), Wick (2 miles west) and Lyminster (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Rustington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Littlehampton Academy, Littlehampton College and Mewsbrook Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Angmering station, about 0.9 miles east. Nearby you will also find Zachary Merton Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Lyminster Siege Castle (3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
Why get it checked now?
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. We visit on weekdays and at weekends, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Around Rustington, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Rustington
- Every finding written up with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Being in a smaller place like Rustington does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed ahead of time.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rustington
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.