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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Burwash
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Burwash, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Burwash often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Burwash
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that is often not the individual flat owner. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. We survey gutters and downpipes, chimney stacks and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are loose pots and cracked flaunching and blistered or split felt on a flat roof.
In a village or hamlet like Burwash, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Burwash (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Towns and villages near Burwash
Also in Burwash
Local roofs and buyers in Burwash
Bateman's, about 0.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burwash. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Burwash is about 10 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Burwash gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Burwash is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. Maidstone is in our area too.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in TN19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on High Street, Rother View and Hoppers Croft Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Burwash: Burwash Weald (2 miles south-west), Burwash Common (2 miles south-west), Wood's Corner (4 miles south), Dallington (4 miles south) and Punnett's Town (4 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-west), Crowborough (10 miles west) and St Leonards (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Burwash
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Admiral Vernon Public House and the streets around them. Burwash’s nearest station is Stonegate station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Old Castle (3.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Bewl Water.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without a survey, you’re relying on a glance from the pavement. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. A survey fills that gap before you commit, with photos of anything that needs attention. Around Burwash, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Burwash
Is Burwash within the area you cover?
Yes, Burwash is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Burwash?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Burwash is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How do I book a survey in Burwash?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, yet the nails that fix it often give out first. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are often the reason.
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Burwash
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Burwash
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that don’t match can be signs that something has leaked before. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
For landlords with property near Stonegate station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What exactly goes into their report