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Burgh Hill Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Burgh Hill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Old water stains in the loft space
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
All our prices include VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Burgh Hill, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Burgh Hill
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 coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the loft space where it is safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are damp timbers or stains in the loft and standing water on a flat extension roof.
In a village or hamlet like Burgh Hill, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Burgh Hill (TN19)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Burgh Hill
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. They’re part of what we look at.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Common questions in Burgh Hill
Is my home in Burgh Hill listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Burgh Hill?
Yes, Burgh Hill is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we cannot promise any saving.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Burgh Hill?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Burgh Hill, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and South East England have slate roofs. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. We look at their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Also near Burgh Hill
Also in Burgh Hill
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Burgh Hill: local notes
Bateman's, about 3.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burgh Hill. 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Etchingham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Burgh Hill is about 11 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Surveys in Burgh Hill work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: TN19. That includes homes and businesses on Fysie Lane and Burgh Hill and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Hurst Green (1 mile east), Cooper's Corner (1 mile north-east), Etchingham (1 mile south-west), Silver Hill (1 mile south-east) and Flimwell (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Burgh Hill
We work in homes and buildings around The Old Bull Inn and Robertsbridge Community College. The nearest railway station is Etchingham station, about 0.7 miles south-west. A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Burgh Hill includes Bewl Water.
Why get it checked now?
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. An independent look tells you how the roof is now, whatever anyone remembers. Older and listed buildings around Burgh Hill may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Burgh Hill
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.