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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Tillington
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Tillington. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Tillington, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we will 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.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Tillington, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Tillington
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and an in-person consultation. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging.
For a small place like Tillington, 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. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Tillington (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Tillington
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Petworth House, about 0.8 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tillington. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Tillington is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover Tillington and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Guildford is in our area too.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in GU28 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Upperton Road, Cemetery Lane and Tillington Road. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Upperton (1 mile north-west), Petworth (1 mile east), Hampers Green (1 mile north-east), Rotherbridge (1 mile south) and River (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (14 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (13 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Tillington
Around Tillington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Old Square Tavern, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Lodsworth Castle (1.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common.
Places near Tillington
What else we do in Tillington
What we’re asked to look at in Tillington
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of All Hallows are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their report turnaround times
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Questions from Tillington
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tillington?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Tillington within the area you cover?
Yes. Tillington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow about one to 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 as you book.
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 roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We say when the covering would need opening up to know more.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a flue needs testing, we’ll suggest who to ask.
Why act early in Tillington
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. The report shows what needs doing first, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. For an older or listed building in a place like Tillington, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Tillington
- An independent view of the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.