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Strettington Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Strettington and the rest of West Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Strettington: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Strettington?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are there drone restrictions around Strettington?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Goodwood Aerodrome is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Strettington
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both. We are frequently asked to look into damp timbers or stains in the loft and chimney mortar that has eroded, across flat-roofed extensions and dormers, lead flashings and valleys and gutters and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Strettington, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Strettington (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Tell us your exchange date when you book
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, so each quote covers the same ground.
After strong winds, look at the roof from the ground. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Strettington, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Strettington?
Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re frequently the least maintained part of a roof. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Landlords with a home close to Chichester station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the price includes VAT
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Places near Strettington
Other services in Strettington
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Buying a home or a new roof in Strettington
Goodwood House, about 0.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Strettington. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For an older house near a landmark like St Andrew's Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Strettington is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Strettington. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Every address in PO18 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Strettington include Westerton (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile south-west), Boxgrove (1 mile east) and Tangmere (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Strettington
In Strettington, that means homes and buildings near The Coach And Horses Public House and Westbourne House School. The nearest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find The Chichester City Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Strettington include Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Why act early in Strettington
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, and it will not look closely at the roof. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer. For an older or listed building in a place like Strettington, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Strettington, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Strettington
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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