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Pre-purchase roof survey in West Chiltington, West Sussex
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for West Chiltington, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
About our pre-purchase roof survey in West Chiltington
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, because nothing is binding yet. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We survey natural slate, gutters and downpipes and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are worn or lifted lead flashings and standing water on a flat extension roof.
For a small place like West Chiltington, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- West Chiltington (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere like West Chiltington needs a little journey planning: 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.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Common roof problems in West Chiltington
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can be signs that something has leaked before. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Mary's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How soon the report will arrive
Nearby places to West Chiltington
What else we do in West Chiltington
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot 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.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around West Chiltington
Historic houses such as Old Place Manor, about 2.8 miles west, show how far back building in the area around West Chiltington goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
West Chiltington is about 9 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Bookings from West Chiltington are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across West Sussex, we cover West Chiltington. There is also a page for Brighton.
Every address in RH20 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Pond Rise, Church Street and Castle Rise, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include West Chiltington Common (1 mile south-west), Nutbourne (1 mile west), Thakeham (1 mile south-east), Abingworth (1 mile south-east) and Marehill (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover 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
We work in homes and buildings around Rydon Community College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 3 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (2.5 miles south). For a walk, there is Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
We inspect the outside of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if the flue needs a specialist.
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in West Chiltington
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common questions in West Chiltington
Do you cover West Chiltington?
Yes, West Chiltington is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Will you come out to West Chiltington?
Yes, West Chiltington is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. 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.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.