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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Burwash Common
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Burwash Common. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Burwash Common
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the roof space where it’s safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you’re worried about worn or lifted lead flashings and slipped or missing slates and tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Burwash Common, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Burwash Common (TN19)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Burwash Common homes and their roofs
About 1.8 miles east lies Bateman's, a reminder of how long the area around Burwash Common has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to St Philip's Church: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. For landlords with property near Stonegate station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Burwash Common is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Burwash Common. Our East Sussex coverage includes Burwash Common. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the TN19 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Westdown Lane, Vicarage Road and Vicarage Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Burwash Weald (1 mile east), Punnett's Town (2 miles south-west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Dallington (3 miles south) and Wood's Corner (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Burwash Common
In Burwash Common, that means homes and buildings near The Wheel Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Burwash Common is Stonegate station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Old Castle (2.7 miles south).
Nearby places to Burwash Common
Other services in Burwash Common
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
We inspect the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will say if the flue needs a specialist.
Natural slate
Older slate roofs frequently have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. From inside the roof space, we report what we can see of it.
Common questions in Burwash Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burwash Common?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Burwash Common?
Yes, Burwash Common is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where applicable.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. 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.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Why act early in Burwash Common
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. You’ll know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. Around Burwash Common, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book us in Burwash Common
- PI and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Let us know your exchange date as you book
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Check we will be able to get into the loft space
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Deal with the urgent items first, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Every so frequently, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Burwash Common, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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’s safe.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.