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Burwash Weald Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Burwash Weald and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a hamlet or village like Burwash Weald, 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- 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 loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Pre-purchase roof survey in Burwash Weald: what you get
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a proper look at it before you are committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there is safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, the roof space and natural slate, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are old water stains in the roof space and standing water on a flat extension roof.
Some older homes in villages like Burwash Weald are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Burwash Weald (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Burwash Weald?
Rear extensions, dormers and garages frequently have flat roofs. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Historic houses like Bateman's, about 0.9 miles east, show how far back building around Burwash Weald goes. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their report turnaround times
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Burwash Weald: local notes
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Stonegate station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Philip's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Burwash Weald is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. In Burwash Weald, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We work across the TN19 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Burwash Weald sits on or near the A265, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Burwash Weald, we cover Burwash Common (1 mile west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Wood's Corner (3 miles south), Punnett's Town (3 miles south-west) and Dallington (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (12 miles south-east).
Around Burwash Weald
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Wheel Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Stonegate station, roughly 2.2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles north) and Old Castle (2.8 miles south).
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Burwash Weald: your questions answered
Is Burwash Weald within the area you cover?
Yes, Burwash Weald is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Burwash Weald?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Burwash Weald is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
How do I book a survey in Burwash Weald?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Do you go up on the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Every so often, 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.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Burwash Weald
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 Weald, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so we look at each one closely. We photograph any that need work.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.