A Chichester roof survey gives you the information you need to make the right decision — whether you're buying a property, managing a maintenance programme, or making an insurance claim. We provide written reports with photographs covering every visible element of the roof, with clear condition ratings and recommended actions.
Roof surveys in Chichester cost £150–£250 and cover pre-purchase inspections, condition reports and insurance assessments. Written report with photographs and priority-ordered actions delivered within 24 hours. Call 01243 278085 to book. Pre-purchase, condition and insurance surveys across Chichester and West Sussex.
Most property surveys carried out by RICS surveyors give the roof a cursory visual inspection from ground level and flag it as requiring specialist investigation. A specialist roofer's survey goes further: close-up inspection of tiles, ridge, flashings, valleys, gutters, and where accessible, the roof structure from the loft space. In Chichester's heritage-rich housing stock, the difference between a survey that identifies issues and one that misses them can cost thousands.
A pre-purchase roof survey is one of the most cost-effective checks available when buying a Chichester property. The survey identifies the current condition of all roof elements, estimates remaining service life, and gives you a clear view of what maintenance or repair expenditure to expect. For Victorian and Edwardian properties in St Pancras, Whyke and Stockbridge — where nail sickness, failed leadwork and ridge mortar deterioration are common — this information directly affects the price you should pay. For conservation area properties near the Cathedral Close and The Pallants, the survey identifies any unauthorised material changes that could affect your planning position. We provide a written report with photographs, condition ratings and a priority-ordered action list, typically within 24 hours of the inspection.
For homeowners who already own a Chichester property, a periodic condition survey — typically every 5 years, or after a significant storm event — is the most effective way to manage roof maintenance costs. It identifies deterioration before it becomes water ingress, allows you to plan expenditure rather than react to emergencies, and provides a documented record of the roof's condition that is useful for insurance purposes and when you come to sell the property.
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📞 01243 278085After a storm event, hail damage, or any sudden roof failure, an independent written assessment from a specialist roofer supports your insurance claim more effectively than a verbal report. We provide detailed photographic evidence of the damage, a description of the likely cause, and a clear separation between storm damage (which is typically covered) and pre-existing deterioration (which is not). This gives your insurer and loss adjuster the information they need to process the claim correctly.
We inspect all visible roof elements from close range: tile condition, slippage and breakage; ridge tile bedding and mortar condition; lead flashing condition at all chimney, dormer and abutment positions; valley lining condition; gutter condition and fixings; fascia and soffit board condition; verge and hip details; and, where loft access is available, the underside of the roof covering, rafter and batten condition, and any evidence of water ingress or condensation. Each element is given a condition rating and a recommended action with indicative timescale and cost range.
"Pre-purchase survey on a Victorian terrace in St Pancras. Found nail sickness on the rear pitch that the RICS survey missed entirely. Saved us a significant negotiation."
"Condition report after the January storms. Clear written report with photos that the insurance company accepted without question. Would not have managed the claim without it."
"Used them for a 5-year condition check on our 1930s semi. Good to know exactly where we stand and have a planned maintenance budget rather than guessing."
A standard condition survey on a residential property in Chichester costs £150 to £250 depending on property size and complexity. Pre-purchase surveys and insurance assessments are in the same range. Large or complex properties — multi-section roofs, listed buildings — are quoted individually.
A written report with photographs covering every visible roof element. Each section is given a condition rating (good/fair/poor/urgent) and a recommended action with indicative timescale and cost range. The report is suitable for use in property negotiations, insurance claims, and maintenance planning.
A standard residential survey takes 1 to 2 hours on site. The written report is typically provided within 24 hours. More complex properties or those requiring loft access and detailed inspection take longer — we confirm the timescale when booking.
In most cases yes. RICS surveys are carried out from ground level and are not specialist roofing inspections. Close-range inspection from a ladder or scaffold reveals nail sickness, lead condition, valley deterioration and ridge mortar failure that is not visible from the pavement. On Chichester's Victorian and Edwardian stock these issues are common and consequential.
Yes. We carry out surveys on listed buildings and conservation area properties regularly. The report will flag any elements that appear to have been changed from the original specification, any material that would not be acceptable under current conservation area requirements, and any maintenance work that would require Listed Building Consent to carry out.
No. Our standard free survey is a visual assessment carried out in connection with a quotation. A paid survey is a formal written report with photographs and condition ratings — a different level of documentation. If you only need a quote for a specific repair, the survey visit is free.
Every 5 years for a well-maintained property, and after any significant storm event. Properties over 80 years old, those with known previous issues, or those in exposed coastal locations benefit from more frequent checks. An annual maintenance visit is cost-effective for older or higher-value properties.
The RICS survey carried out as part of most property purchases gives the roof a cursory visual assessment from ground level. It cannot identify nail sickness, lead condition, felt deterioration or ridge mortar integrity without close-range inspection — all of which are critical findings on period Chichester properties. Our pre-purchase surveys routinely find conditions that affect the price paid for a property by more than the survey fee. On Victorian terraces in St Pancras or Whyke, finding widespread nail sickness on the rear pitch that the RICS survey noted for specialist investigation can remove £3,000 to £5,000 from the offer price. On conservation area properties, identifying unauthorised material changes that create a future liability is equally valuable. The survey fee is between £150 and £250. The information it provides can be worth multiples of that.
We carry out roof surveys across all Chichester and West Sussex postcodes. The survey is arranged at your convenience, carried out on a single visit, and the written report delivered within 24 hours. For pre-purchase surveys, we can often accommodate same-week appointments to fit around exchange timelines. Call 01243 278085 to arrange your survey.
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