West Sussex · London and the South East
Sullington Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Sullington. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Useful tips for Sullington property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
It’s worth sharing the report with your solicitor so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, particularly after autumn. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Sullington
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. We can’t say how a seller will respond, but you will be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. Common reasons to book are damp timbers or stains in the loft and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, on chimney stacks, gutters and downpipes and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
For a small place like Sullington, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Sullington (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Sullington
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
If you own a rental within reach of Amberley station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will the report include photos?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We will say if the flue needs a specialist.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay plain tiles are common on older South East homes, and some still have peg tiles. Where pegs have rotted, tiles can slip.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Sullington: local notes
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Parham House, about 2.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sullington. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Sullington is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Sullington is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Other places close to Sullington include Storrington (1 mile north-west), Heath Common (1 mile north-east), Washington (1 mile east), Rock (1 mile east) and Cootham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east), Littlehampton (8 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-east).
Around Sullington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Anchor Inn and Rydon Community College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Amberley station, about 4.7 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (0.7 miles north-west) and Amberley Castle (4.5 miles west). Not far away are Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Sullington can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s 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
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Common questions in Sullington
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sullington?
Yes, Sullington is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Will you come out to Sullington?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when booking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.