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Pre-purchase roof survey in Doleham, East Sussex
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Doleham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Pre-purchase roof survey in Doleham: what you get
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. All three include a report with photos and recommendations. Common reasons to book are quick fixes on flashings and valleys and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, across lead flashings and valleys, the roof space and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
For a small place like Doleham, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Doleham (TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Doleham questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Doleham?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Doleham, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Doleham is within about 5 miles of the coast.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where applicable.
Do you work in Doleham?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Doleham.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
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Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Doleham
Doleham lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St George, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Landlords with a home close to Doleham station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. With Durhamford Manor about 3.9 miles north-west, the area around Doleham has a long history. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Doleham is about 4 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Doleham, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the TN35 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Doleham Lane and Doleham Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Three Oaks (1 mile south-east), Broadland Row (2 miles north-east), Broad Street (2 miles east), Broad Oak (2 miles north) and Udimore (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (4 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (5 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (4 miles south), Belmont (4 miles south) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Doleham
There’s a railway station in Doleham itself: Doleham station. Nearby you’ll also find Conquest Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Barn Theatre and Museum (1.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Useful tips for Doleham property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Let us know your exchange date when you book
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photos to compare against later. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up to see how things have changed.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted.
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. We check outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof.
What affects the price in Doleham
To price your survey, we look at:
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Around Doleham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Book a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Doleham, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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When you need someone else
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys