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Coleman's Hatch Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Coleman's Hatch, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Coleman's Hatch: local notes
With Bassetts Manor about 2.6 miles north-east, Coleman's Hatch sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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.
Landlords with a home close to East Grinstead station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Coleman's Hatch is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Coleman's Hatch, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Surveys in TN7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Shepherds Hill and Parrock Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Coleman's Hatch include Upper Hartfield (1 mile north-east), Forest Row (1 mile west), Wych Cross (2 miles south-west), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south-west) and Duddleswell (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Near you in Coleman's Hatch
In Coleman's Hatch, that means homes and buildings near The Hatch Inn. For rail, the closest station is East Grinstead station, about 4.6 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Queen Victoria Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Brickfield Meadow.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Coleman's Hatch
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey is not a RICS survey, and it does not replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. We survey chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and people most frequently book us about chimney mortar that has eroded and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints.
Some older homes in villages like Coleman's Hatch 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 are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Coleman's Hatch (TN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and the South East. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and missing lead is not unknown, as it’s a target for thieves.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Coleman's Hatch, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Coleman's Hatch, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photographs to compare against later. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.
FAQs for Coleman's Hatch
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Coleman's Hatch?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Coleman's Hatch?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Why act early in Coleman's Hatch
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Finding the cause at the survey stage means you know about it from day one. Outbuildings and barns around Coleman's Hatch are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why book us in Coleman's Hatch
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles