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Pre-purchase roof survey in Cooper's Green, East Sussex
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Cooper's Green and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Pre-purchase roof survey in Cooper's Green
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and an in-person consultation. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat extension roof and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Cooper's Green, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Cooper's Green (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey usually takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Older roofs in small places like Cooper's Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. Blocked outlets are checked as well, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack.
Questions from Cooper's Green
Is Cooper's Green in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Cooper's Green is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Cooper's Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Will you need to get into the loft?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
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.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cooper's Green
Landlords, agents and building managers in Cooper's Green and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Cooper's Green
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Cooper's Green homes and their roofs
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Buxted station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Five Ash Down Independent Chapel, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Cooper's Green is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Cooper's Green and the rest of East Sussex. Cooper's Green is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. Brighton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: TN22. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Court Lane, London Road and Buxted Road. Other places close to Cooper's Green include Buxted (1 mile east), Uckfield (2 miles south), Potter's Green (2 miles east), Etchingwood (2 miles east) and Framfield (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Cooper's Green
Around Cooper's Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ringles Cross pub, Hempstead Meadow and Uckfield College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Buxted station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (1.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.