East Sussex · London and the South East
Battle Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Battle. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Battle
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. At that point you can still ask questions, while you’re not yet committed. We survey 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. We survey natural slate, the roof space and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and people most frequently book us about worn or lifted lead flashings and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem.
Smaller places like Battle often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Low roofs are easier to see from the ground, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. That applies whether you are buying in Battle or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Battle (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Battle
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Battle, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Common questions in Battle
Do you cover smaller places like Battle?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is Battle in the area you cover?
Yes, Battle is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Tell us your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Why get it checked now?
A good many buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. You’ll know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. Around Battle, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Common roof problems in Battle
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
If you own a rental within reach of Battle station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their insurance cover
- What exactly goes into their report
Towns and villages near Battle
Also in Battle
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Battle, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed ahead of time.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Battle, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Battle
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Historic houses such as Durhamford Manor, about 2.4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Battle goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Battle is about 5 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Battle is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Across East Sussex, we cover Battle. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the TN33 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You will find streets like High Street, Market Road and Station Road, all of which we cover. With the A271 and A2100 close by, Battle is easy for us to reach. If you’re just outside Battle, we cover Steven's Crouch (2 miles west), Netherfield (2 miles north-west), Mountfield (2 miles north), John's Cross (3 miles north) and Penhurst (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles south-east) and Polegate (12 miles south-west).
Near you in Battle
Typical jobs here are in homes near Claverham Community College and The Abbey Hotel and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Battle station, about 0.6 miles south-east. A little further out are Battle Museum of Local History (within half a mile north) and Conquest Hospital (4.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Battle include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted, along with fascias and soffits.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Battle
Letting agents and landlords in Battle book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.