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Pre-purchase roof survey in Balls Green, East Sussex
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Balls Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Balls Green
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, because nothing is binding yet. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. If you’re worried about damp timbers or stains in the loft and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Balls Green may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Balls Green (TN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Balls Green
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. We visit on any day of the week, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
For a price for your roof in Balls Green, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Balls Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- 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.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is 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.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Balls Green
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
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, which helps with budgets and planning.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Balls Green
Historic houses such as Bassetts Manor, about 2.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Balls Green goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The church of St Michael and All Angels, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. Landlords with a home close to Ashurst Kent station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Balls Green is about 4 miles north of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Balls Green can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across East Sussex, we cover Balls Green. There is also a page for Crawley.
All of TN7 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Hartfield (1 mile west), Ashurst (2 miles north-east), Groombridge (2 miles east), Teasley Mead (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crowborough (4 miles south), Uckfield (10 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east), Wadhurst (9 miles east), Ridgewood (10 miles south) and Ringmer (15 miles south).
Near you in Balls Green
Balls Green’s nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 1.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (1.8 miles north-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Balls Green include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a flue needs testing, we will suggest who to ask.
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs, along with fascias and soffits.
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Common questions in Balls Green
How do I find out if my home in Balls Green is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Balls Green?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Balls Green is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where we can, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access is not possible, we note it in the report.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you go up on the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.