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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Crowborough
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Crowborough and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Pre-purchase roof survey in Crowborough: what you get
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Most of it can’t be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, with photos that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you’re buying. Typical surveys look at gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, on the roof space, chimney stacks and gutters and downpipes.
Around towns like Crowborough, many houses have gained extensions, dormers, porches or garages, and many of those additions have flat roofs. The joints where a new roof meets an old wall or slope are a common source of leaks. On a purchase or a newly finished roof in Crowborough, those junctions are high on the list.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Crowborough (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Most visits in a town like Crowborough start at the front of the house and work round to the back. Rear gardens and side paths often give the best view of extensions and back slopes, so unlocked gates help. The loft comes next, where there’s safe access.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Why act early in Crowborough
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Spotting it before you buy lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. Once water reaches the loft insulation in a home in Crowborough, it loses much of its value and is slow to dry. That adds to the bill long before the leak is obvious.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What we are asked to look at in Crowborough
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, particularly when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of All Saints, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Towns and villages near Crowborough
Also in Crowborough
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Local roofs and buyers in Crowborough
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. The wider area around Crowborough has a long history of building, with Groombridge Place about 4.6 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you let a flat or house near Crowborough station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Crowborough is about 16 miles south of Sevenoaks, in East Sussex. If you’re in Crowborough, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: TN6. We cover properties on Church Road, High Street and London Road. Main roads around Crowborough include the A26 and B2100. Other places close to Crowborough include Jarvis Brook (1 mile east), Steel Cross (1 mile north-east), Boarshead (2 miles north-east), Sweethaws (2 miles south-west) and Marden's Hill (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (14 miles south), Uckfield (6 miles south-west), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (14 miles south-west). Being one of East Sussex’s larger places, Crowborough has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Local landmarks in Crowborough
Typical jobs here are in homes near Beacon Academy and The Crowborough Cross pub and the streets around them. Crowborough’s nearest station is Crowborough station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles west). The countryside around Crowborough includes Crowborough Country Park.
Crowborough questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Crowborough?
Yes, Crowborough is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Crowborough?
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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.