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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Catsfield
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Catsfield, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Old water stains in the loft space
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Catsfield
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
We will usually ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Catsfield
Buyers in Catsfield and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Common reasons to book are chimney mortar that has eroded and standing water on a flat extension roof, across the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and gutters and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Catsfield, homes are frequently 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Catsfield (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Catsfield questions
Is Catsfield within the area you cover?
Yes, Catsfield is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Catsfield, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Catsfield is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Catsfield homes and their roofs
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Catsfield, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. About 4.4 miles north-east lies Durhamford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Catsfield has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Laurence: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Catsfield is about 4 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We cover Catsfield and the rest of East Sussex. Catsfield is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in TN33 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Church Lane and Blacksmiths Lane. Catsfield sits on or near the B2204, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Ninfield (1 mile south-west), Watermill (2 miles south), Lunsford's Cross (2 miles south), Russell's Green (2 miles south-west) and Hooe Common (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (11 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles south-east) and Polegate (10 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Catsfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ashburnham Park, Claverham Community College and The White Hart Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Battle station, about 2.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Museum of Local History (2 miles north-east) and Bexhill Hospital (3.4 miles south). For a walk, there is Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
Towns and villages near Catsfield
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What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere as small as Catsfield, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Whether timbers meet design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Catsfield?
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. 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
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Landlords with a home close to Battle station may find that 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
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
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.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Catsfield
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.