East Sussex · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Down Street, East Sussex
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat around Down Street, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Down Street
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you’ll be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. We survey clay and concrete tiles, gutters and downpipes and natural slate, and people most frequently book us about slipped or missing slates and tiles and damp timbers or stains in the loft.
For a small place like Down Street, 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 as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Down Street (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Down Street
Is my home in Down Street listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Down Street?
Yes, Down Street is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How do I book a survey in Down Street?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Nearby places to Down Street
Other services in Down Street
Useful tips for Down Street property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
It’s worth sharing the report with your solicitor so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
Keep the loft ventilated. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Down Street
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Uckfield station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Down Street is about 3 miles north-west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Down Street can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. There’s also a page for Crawley.
All of TN22 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Down Street include Maresfield (1 mile east), Budlett's Common (2 miles east), Newick (3 miles south-west), Founthill (3 miles south-west) and Ridgewood (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles south-east) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
Near you in Down Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to West Park. Down Street’s nearest station is Uckfield station, about 2.6 miles south-east. A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Heaven Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Brickfield Meadow.
When to book a survey in Down Street
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which matters if work is needed.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Andrew and St Mary, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey typically 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. Somewhere as small as Down Street, access is frequently 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.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.