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Pre-purchase roof survey in Sidlesham Common, West Sussex
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat around Sidlesham Common, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sidlesham Common
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Sidlesham Common: what you get
We survey roofs for buyers in Sidlesham Common and across London and South East England. Whether it’s 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, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Typical surveys look at ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and old water stains in the roof space, on lead flashings and valleys, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and gutters and downpipes.
For a small place like Sidlesham Common, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
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
- Sidlesham Common (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but too late to use them in the purchase. In a small place like Sidlesham Common, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. If a flue needs testing, we will suggest who to ask.
Gutters and parapets
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a central valley gutter. If the home you are buying has one, that gutter and its outlet get a careful look.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Sidlesham Common, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof 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.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Sidlesham Common
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Local roofs and buyers in Sidlesham Common
Sidlesham Common is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Sidlesham Common is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Sidlesham Common for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Sidlesham Common is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We work across PO20 for pre-purchase roof surveys. You will find streets such as Chichester Road and Jury Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Sidlesham Common include Street End (1 mile south-east), Sidlesham (1 mile south), Fisher (1 mile east), Keynor Estate (2 miles south) and South Mundham (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (4 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
Near you in Sidlesham Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Blacksmith's Arms Public House. The nearest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 2.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.9 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes.
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Common questions in Sidlesham Common
Is Sidlesham Common within the area you cover?
Yes. Sidlesham Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Sidlesham Common?
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.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. We look in the roof space where there’s safe access, and views from upper windows help too. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Sidlesham Common?
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
If you own a rental within reach of Chichester station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one