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Pre-purchase roof survey in West Itchenor, West Sussex
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in West Itchenor and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Pre-purchase roof surveys in West Itchenor: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from West Itchenor, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Nicholas' Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
West Itchenor is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in West Itchenor for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. West Itchenor is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on The Street, Waterstone Close and Spinney Lane. We also cover the places around West Itchenor: Bosham Hoe (1 mile north-east), Bosham (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north), Broadbridge (3 miles north) and Apuldram (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles north-east).
Landmarks near West Itchenor
The nearest railway station is Bosham station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Richard's Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Chichester Castle (4.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Pilsey Island.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Itchenor
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. If you’ve noticed damp timbers or stains in the loft and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and downpipes, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and lead flashings and valleys alike.
Some older homes in villages like West Itchenor are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- West Itchenor (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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FAQs for West Itchenor
Do you cover smaller places like West Itchenor?
Yes, West Itchenor is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around West Itchenor, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. Access is usually arranged through the agent or seller.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in West Itchenor
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Every price we give includes VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in West Itchenor, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older rural homes like those around West Itchenor can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in West Itchenor?
Chimneys take the worst of the weather. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which matters if work is needed.
Look out for signs like these:
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Landlords with a home close to Bosham station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report