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Pre-purchase roof survey in West Chiltington Common, West Sussex
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- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Chiltington Common
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in West Chiltington Common
If you’re buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. If you’ve noticed gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Smaller places like West Chiltington Common frequently have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Low roofs are easier to see from the ground, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. That applies whether you’re buying in West Chiltington Common or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- West Chiltington Common (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. For a survey in West Chiltington Common, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What affects the price in West Chiltington Common
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
For a price for your roof in West Chiltington Common, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Why get it checked now?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before it, you still have choices. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but too late to use them in the purchase. On a bungalow or cottage around West Chiltington Common, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in West Chiltington Common
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
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When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
Questions from West Chiltington Common
Do you carry out roof surveys in West Chiltington Common?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and West Chiltington Common is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like West Chiltington Common?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where possible, yes. We look in the loft space where there is safe access, and views from upper windows help too. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in West Chiltington Common: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Parham House about 2.4 miles south-west, West Chiltington Common sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
West Chiltington Common is about 9 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Whether the building in West Chiltington Common is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our West Sussex coverage includes West Chiltington Common. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Every address in RH20 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Morris Way, Nightingales and Wells Place or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to West Chiltington Common include West Chiltington (1 mile north-east), Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Marehill (1 mile north-west), Abingworth (1 mile east) and Wiggonholt (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-east).
Near you in West Chiltington Common
Around West Chiltington Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rydon Community College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 2.7 miles west. A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (1.9 miles south) and Amberley Castle (4.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
When to book a survey in West Chiltington Common
Rear extensions, dormers and garages frequently have flat roofs. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
If you let a flat or house near Pulborough station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What follow-up you get after the report