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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in East Sussex

From the largest town to the smallest village in East Sussex, our roof surveyors can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys. Written reports with photos, and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in East Sussex

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Pre-purchase roof survey across East Sussex

Across East Sussex, that means a roof survey before you buy a house or flat. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or call 07833 053749 to book.

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Pre-purchase roof surveys across East Sussex: what to expect

The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you are tied in. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. We’re often asked to look into a ridge or slope that dips and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof, on the roof space, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles.

Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building.

  1. We help you pick the package that suits the property.
  2. A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
  3. The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
  4. Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
  5. We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.

What you’ll pay

Every price we give includes VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.

Why book with us

  • Packages from £150, with VAT included
  • 5,000+ surveys completed
  • An independent look at the roof
  • Weekday and weekend surveys

Book a survey

Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.

What’s near Eastbourne

Typical jobs here are in homes near St Andrew, Princes Park and Stafford Junior School. Other local landmarks include The King's Arms Public House (0.9 miles south-east), WMG Academy for Young Engineers (1.5 miles south-west) and Ratton School (1.1 miles west). The nearest railway station is Hampden Park station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Pevensey Castle (3 miles north-east) and Royal Sussex Regimental Museum (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.

Buying a home or a new roof across East Sussex

From Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill-on-Sea to its smaller places, homes across East Sussex range from period houses to post-war estates and new builds. Buyers and owners of new roofs alike get a photo-illustrated written report to act on.

Across London and South East England, older homes often have slate or clay tiles, while many later ones have concrete tiles. That variety shapes every survey in East Sussex. Some of East Sussex sits close to the sea, so wind can decide whether a drone flies or a roof can be reached safely. A windy forecast can mean a change of date.

Eastbourne: Take an older house close to St Andrew: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. For landlords with property near Hampden Park station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.

How the survey changes by roof type

Natural slate

Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.

Clay and concrete tiles

Tiled roofs frequently last half a century or longer. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.

Why act early?

Small roof defects let water in slowly. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Finding the cause at the survey stage lets you deal with it as soon as you move in.

Questions to ask before you book

  • How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
  • What they won’t be able to tell you
  • Whether VAT is added on top
  • What happens after the report arrives

How we price pre-purchase roof surveys

What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:

  • The use of thermal imaging or a drone
  • The roof’s overall size
  • Whether it is a home or a commercial building
  • Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages

Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.

What to tell us when you contact us

Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:

  • When you need the report by
  • The property’s address and postcode
  • Anything about access we should know
  • Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside

Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.

Practical tips

Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:

  • Let us know your timetable
  • Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
  • Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
  • Book once your offer is accepted

After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up.

Every so frequently, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.

Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey

Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.

A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:

  • Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
  • Old water stains in the loft space
  • Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
  • Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney

Common questions in East Sussex

How do I book a survey in East Sussex?

Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.

Do you work in East Sussex?

Yes. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in East Sussex.

Can you survey at the weekend?

Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.

Is your roof survey a RICS survey?

No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It is not a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.

Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?

We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?

No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.

Is a roof survey worth having alongside a 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’s where a roof survey helps. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.

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