West Sussex · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Wick
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Wick. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Pre-purchase roof survey in Wick: what you get
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. We don’t offer a RICS home survey, and ours isn’t a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. If you’ve noticed roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and loose pots and cracked flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Wick, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Wick. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Wick (BN17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Wick
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that is not obvious at first. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. We check them as part of the survey.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Take an older house close to All Saints: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Wick
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. A visit to a smaller place like Wick is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Wick, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Buying a home or a new roof in Wick
Wick is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you let a flat or house near Littlehampton station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Ecclesden Manor, about 3.5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wick. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Wick is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We visit Wick as part of our work across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. Brighton is in our area too.
Here we cover the BN17 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Joyce Close, Willow Brook and Wheatcroft, and we cover them all. You’ll find Wick on the B2284, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Wick include Lyminster (1 mile north), Toddington (1 mile east), Littlehampton (1 mile south-east), Climping (1 mile south-west) and Ford (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
What’s near Wick
Typical jobs here are in homes near Littlehampton College, Locomotive Public House and The Littlehampton Academy. For rail, the closest station is Littlehampton station, about 0.8 miles south. A little further out are Zachary Merton Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Rustington Museum (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Wick includes Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Lots of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. The report shows what needs doing first, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. On a bungalow or cottage around Wick, 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.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Towns and villages near Wick
Also in Wick
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, but the nails holding it corrode long before that. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are frequently the reason.
Wick questions
Is Wick within the area you cover?
Yes, Wick is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wick?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.