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Pre-purchase roof survey in Storrington, West Sussex
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Storrington, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Storrington
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you’ll be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. We’re often asked to look into cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, gutters and downpipes and lead flashings and valleys.
Smaller places like Storrington often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you are buying in Storrington or checking a new roof there. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Storrington (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Storrington
Parham House, about 2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Storrington. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you let a flat or house near Pulborough station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Storrington is about 7 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We visit Storrington as part of our work across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across West Sussex, we cover Storrington. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Windmill Copse, Wantley Lane and Field End and the roads around them. Storrington is on the B2139, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Cootham (1 mile west), Sullington (1 mile south-east), Heath Common (1 mile east), Abingworth (1 mile north-east) and West Chiltington Common (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south-west).
What’s near Storrington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Parham Park, Rydon Community College and The Moon pub. Storrington’s nearest station is Pulborough station, roughly 3.9 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (less than half a mile south) and Amberley Castle (4.1 miles west). The countryside around Storrington includes Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
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How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Being in a smaller place like Storrington doesn’t 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.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a central valley gutter. If the home you’re buying has one, that gutter and its outlet get a careful look.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and missing lead is not unknown, as it’s a target for thieves.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Why act early in Storrington
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. We visit on weekdays and at weekends, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. On a bungalow or cottage around Storrington, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Every finding written up with photos
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Storrington questions
Is Storrington in the area you cover?
Yes, Storrington is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Storrington as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Storrington?
Yes, Storrington is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.