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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Chiltington
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Chiltington, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Common roof problems in Chiltington
Chimneys take the worst of the weather. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- A ridge or slope that dips
Landlords with a home close to Cooksbridge station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their report turnaround times
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Chiltington
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. If you’ve noticed quick fixes on flashings and valleys and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Chiltington, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Chiltington (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
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Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Chiltington
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before it, you still have choices. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but too late to use them in the purchase. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Chiltington, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Chiltington, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Chiltington, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
FAQs for Chiltington
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chiltington?
Yes, Chiltington is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
Is Chiltington within the area you cover?
Yes, Chiltington is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Are you insured?
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.
How long does the survey visit take?
The visit normally takes between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails that fix it frequently give out first. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’, and we note how widespread it looks.
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. We look at their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Chiltington homes and their roofs
With Anne of Cleves House about 3.7 miles south, Chiltington sits in an area with a long building history. 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. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Chiltington is about 3 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Chiltington and the surrounding area. Chiltington is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across BN7 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Chiltington include East Chiltington (1 mile west), Cooksbridge (1 mile south-east), South Chailey (1 mile north), Plumpton (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles south-east), Hailsham (13 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
Around Chiltington
Chiltington’s nearest station is Cooksbridge station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lewes Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (3.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blackcap and Malling Down.