West Sussex · London and the South East
Toddington Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat around Toddington, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Pre-purchase roof survey in Toddington: what you get
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Most of it can’t be seen from the street. Our survey picks it out, with photos so you can see it for yourself. We explain each finding in plain English, so it is clear what it means for your purchase. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, natural slate and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are signs of past leaks inside the loft and chimney mortar that has eroded.
In a smaller place like Toddington, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. Whether you’re buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Toddington (BN17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Toddington: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Toddington, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. With Ecclesden Manor about 2.8 miles east, Toddington sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Littlehampton station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Toddington is about 1 mile north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Surveys in Toddington work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Toddington is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in BN17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Toddington Lane, Hide Close and Hollist Chase, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Lyminster (1 mile north-west), Wick (1 mile west), Littlehampton (1 mile south), Poling (1 mile north-east) and Rustington (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east).
What’s near Toddington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Littlehampton College, Mewsbrook Park and Locomotive Public House, among other places. Toddington’s nearest station is Littlehampton station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Zachary Merton Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and Rustington Museum (1.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Let us know your timetable
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
Your report arrives by email, with photos 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, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
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How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Being in a smaller place like Toddington doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is 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
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
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Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Toddington
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Toddington?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Toddington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email, with photographs.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photographs. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find.
Why act early in Toddington
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Spotting it before you buy means you know about it from day one. Arranging work in a smaller place like Toddington is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
For a price for your roof in Toddington, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Toddington
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents and landlords in Toddington book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Toddington
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
When to book a survey in Toddington
Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re frequently the least maintained part of a roof. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
If you live in an older home near All Saints, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What happens after the report arrives
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which limits apply to the survey