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Pre-purchase roof survey in Selsey, West Sussex
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Selsey from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
FAQs for Selsey
Is the coastal weather around Selsey hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you cover Selsey?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Selsey is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
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 inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Will you need to get into the loft?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Selsey
We survey roofs for buyers in Selsey and across London and South East England. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, we follow the same careful process. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Typical surveys look at blistered or split felt on a flat roof and a ridge or slope that dips, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles.
In a town like Selsey, older streets normally sit alongside post-war and newer estates. Older roofs are often slate or clay tile, and many later houses have concrete interlocking tiles. Whether you are buying or have just had a new roof, the checks depend on which you have. Many older roofs also have felt underlay or none at all, which matters as much as the tiles.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Selsey (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Selsey property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We say when the covering would need opening up to know more.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Selsey. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What affects the price in Selsey
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
What we cannot see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Selsey
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
Towns and villages near Selsey
Also in Selsey
Selsey homes and their roofs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Selsey, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
In and around Selsey, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early. For an older house near a landmark such as St Peter's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Selsey is about 6 miles south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. If you’re in Selsey, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Selsey is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. Portsmouth is in our area too.
All of PO20 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Church Road, High Street and Ellis Square or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the B2145 close by, Selsey is simple for us to get to for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover Church Norton (1 mile north-east), Keynor Estate (2 miles north), Sidlesham (3 miles north), Pagham (3 miles north-east) and Street End (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (6 miles north-east), Chichester (7 miles north), Littlehampton (12 miles north-east), Emsworth (10 miles north-west), Rustington (13 miles north-east) and Angmering (15 miles north-east). Selsey is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex.
Near you in Selsey
We work in homes and buildings around The Academy, The Fisherman's Joy Public House and The Academy and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Selsey Lifeboat Museum (0.5 miles south-east).
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Parking in a town like Selsey is normally simple, but tell us if there is a driveway or any restrictions. The inspection covers what can safely be seen from outside, from windows and from the loft space, and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- 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 is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.