West Sussex · London and the South East
Walderton Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Walderton, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Walderton
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
Pre-purchase roof survey in Walderton
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and lead flashings and valleys, and people most often book us about damp timbers or stains in the loft and blocked or leaking gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Walderton may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
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
- Walderton (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Walderton, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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 loft 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
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so we check each one closely. We photograph any that need work.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. For an older or listed building in a place like Walderton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Walderton
- Photos and a written report every time
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
Walderton questions
Will you come out to Walderton?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Walderton, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is 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 it applies.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we can’t promise any saving.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Walderton: local notes
Walderton is within about 5 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you own a rental within reach of Nutbourne station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Walderton is about 5 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Walderton across London and South East England. Across West Sussex, we cover Walderton and the places around it. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Every address in PO18 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Lordington (1 mile south-west), Racton (1 mile south-west), Funtington (2 miles south-east), Hambrook (2 miles south) and West Ashling (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south-east), Selsey (12 miles south), Emsworth (4 miles south-west), Portfield (6 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles south-east).
Around Walderton
We work in homes and buildings around Stansted Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Nutbourne station, about 3.1 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south-west) and Warblington Castle (4.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Walderton Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
When to book a survey in Walderton
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Uppark, about 4.3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Walderton. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long the report takes to arrive