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Pre-purchase roof survey in Tangmere, West Sussex
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Tangmere and across West Sussex.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Tangmere is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed ahead of time.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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About our pre-purchase roof survey in Tangmere
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 cannot 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 lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and slipped or missing slates and tiles, on the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks.
Smaller places like Tangmere often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Low roofs are easier to see from ground level, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Tangmere. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Tangmere (PO20, PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tangmere
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Why it is worth a survey now in Tangmere
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. A survey fills that gap before you commit. With lower homes, common in places like Tangmere, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Tangmere
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Tangmere
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Tangmere is about 3 miles from Goodwood Aerodrome. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Goodwood House, about 1.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tangmere. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. Take an older house close to St Andrew's Church: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you let a flat or house near Chichester station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Tangmere is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Tangmere gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across West Sussex, we cover Tangmere and the places around it. Portsmouth is in our area too.
All of PO20 and PO18 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Garland Square, Derwent Close and Jerrard Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Tangmere: Boxgrove (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile south), Halnaker (1 mile north) and Maudlin (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Around Tangmere
In Tangmere, that means homes and buildings near Ormiston Six Villages Academy and Westbourne House School. For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, about 3.2 miles south-west. A little further out are The Chichester City Museum (2.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Tangmere include Levin Down.
Tangmere questions
Are there drone restrictions around Tangmere?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Goodwood Aerodrome is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Is my home in Tangmere listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you need access inside the house?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you go up on the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
Is Tangmere in your area?
Yes, we do. Tangmere is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we can’t promise any saving.
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How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted, along with fascias and soffits.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will say if the flue needs a specialist.