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Pre-purchase roof survey in Street End, West Sussex
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Street End. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Street End: what you get
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. We cannot say how a seller will respond, 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. Typical surveys look at patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and slipped or missing slates and tiles, on chimney stacks, the roof space and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
For a small place like Street End, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Street End (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Why act early in Street End
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. A survey fills that gap before you commit. In a small place like Street End, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys on any day of the week
- A photo-illustrated written report
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. We check outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if the flue needs a specialist.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a hamlet or village like Street End, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Street End, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Street End. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Street End
Is the coastal weather around Street End hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Street End?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Towns and villages near Street End
Other services in Street End
Street End homes and their roofs
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Street End, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Landlords with a home close to Chichester station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Street End is about 4 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Street End as part of our work across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Street End. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in PO20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Church Lane, Selsey Road and Chalder Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Sidlesham Common (1 mile north-west), Sidlesham (1 mile south), Keynor Estate (1 mile south), Fisher (1 mile north-east) and South Mundham (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (4 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Street End
The nearest railway station is Chichester station, about 3.2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Chichester Castle (3.8 miles north) and Chichester Cathedral Treasury (3.4 miles north).