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Pre-purchase roof survey in Dallington, East Sussex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Dallington, with photos and a written report.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
When to book a survey in Dallington
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but corroded nails let slates slip. That kind of wear is common on older roofs.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Old water stains in the roof space
Bateman's lies about 3.1 miles north, so building around Dallington goes back a long way. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How soon the report will arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Pre-purchase roof survey in Dallington: what you get
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. 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. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, chimney stacks and lead flashings and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are a ridge or slope that dips and standing water on a flat extension roof.
Being in a small place like Dallington makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Dallington (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Dallington
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Giles: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Dallington is about 7 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Dallington. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We cover every part of TN21 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Wood's Corner (1 mile east), Rushlake Green (2 miles west), Punnett's Town (2 miles north-west), Brownbread Street (3 miles south-east) and Burwash Common (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles north-west) and St Leonards (11 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Dallington
Nearby you’ll also find Old Castle (less than half a mile west) and Hellingly Hospital (5.6 miles south-west).
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Dallington
Landlords and letting agents in Dallington book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
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.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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FAQs for Dallington
How do I find out if my home in Dallington is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Dallington within the area you cover?
Yes, Dallington is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you go up on the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where applicable.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Dallington?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Dallington, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Dallington, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today. In a small place like Dallington, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Dallington
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance