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Pre-purchase roof survey in Shripney, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Shripney, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Common questions in Shripney
Do you cover smaller places like Shripney?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Shripney, take more of a battering?
It can do. Shripney is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
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 is not possible, we note it in the report.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that’s where a roof survey helps. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shripney
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, lead flashings and valleys and natural slate, and people most often book us about gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and blistered or split felt on a flat roof.
Some older homes in villages like Shripney are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Shripney (PO22)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Shripney
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Shripney, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, so exposed details get a proper look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Take an older house close to Holy Cross Church: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. For landlords with property near Bognor Regis station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Shripney is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Shripney is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across West Sussex, we cover Shripney and the places around it. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the PO22 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Shripney Lane, Shripney Road and The Marigolds and the roads around them. We also cover Lidsey (1 mile north-east), Flansham (2 miles east), Westergate (2 miles north), Aldingbourne (2 miles north) and Eastergate (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (7 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Shripney
In Shripney, that means homes and buildings near The Brooks Local Nature Reserve, The Regis School and Felpham Community College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bognor Regis station, roughly 1.7 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Tote Copse Castle (1.8 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.1 miles south).
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. For a village or hamlet like Shripney, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Why act early in Shripney
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. 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. Around Shripney, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
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Also in Shripney
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Roof by roof
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs.
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. We look at outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Shripney
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.