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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Slindon Common
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Slindon Common, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Slindon Common?
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. 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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Bignor Roman Villa lies about 4.6 miles north, so building around Slindon Common goes back a long way. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Before you book anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How soon the report will arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Slindon Common
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. All three include a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey natural slate, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and loose pots and cracked flaunching.
In a village or hamlet like Slindon Common, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Slindon Common (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Slindon Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Slindon Common?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Slindon Common, take more of a battering?
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 a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
They do different things. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Why get it checked now?
A mortgage valuation is not a roof survey. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer, and the report is written for you to use. Around Slindon Common, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Slindon Common
- A written report with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
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What else we do in Slindon Common
Landlords, agents and block managers in Slindon Common
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Landlords and agents in Slindon Common book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Slindon Common: local notes
Slindon Common lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where wind off 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. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that 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 Mary, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Slindon Common is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Slindon Common. Slindon Common is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We cover every part of BN18 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Sunnybox Lane, Bridle Lane and Shellbridge Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Slindon Common: Slindon (1 mile north-west), Avisford (1 mile south-east), Binsted (1 mile south-east), Walberton (1 mile south) and Fontwell (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
What’s near Slindon Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Spur Public House and St Philip Howard Catholic High School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Barnham station, roughly 2.1 miles south. A little further out are Arundel Castle (3 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and South East England have slate roofs. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Slindon Common, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Useful tips for Slindon Common property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.