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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Dukes Green
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Dukes Green.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Old water stains in the roof space
Why get it checked now?
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer. In a place like Dukes Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Photos and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Dukes Green
We survey roofs for buyers in Dukes Green and across London and the South East. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We are often asked to look into blocked or leaking gutters and slipped or missing slates and tiles, on the roof space, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and clay and concrete tiles.
Somewhere as small as Dukes Green, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Dukes Green (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
For a price for your roof in Dukes Green, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Dukes Green
Dukes Green lies within about 3 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 your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
With Alfriston Clergy House about 0.5 miles north-east, the area around Dukes Green has a long history. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Michael the Archangel, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you own a rental within reach of Berwick (Sussex) station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Dukes Green is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Dukes Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Dukes Green is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Surveys in BN26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Dukes Green: Lullington (1 mile north-east), Alfriston (1 mile north), Winton (1 mile north), Milton Street (1 mile north-east) and Alciston (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Dukes Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Dean's Place Hotel and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (3.8 miles west) and Arlington Castle (1.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Dukes Green includes Firle Beacon.
Common questions in Dukes Green
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Dukes Green, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Will you come out to Dukes Green?
Yes, Dukes Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How do I book a survey in Dukes Green?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Cottages and farmhouses around Dukes Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets in another room
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Also near Dukes Green
Also in Dukes Green
Landlords, agents and block managers in Dukes Green
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, yet the nails that fix it frequently give out first. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are frequently the reason, and we note how widespread it looks.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and missing lead is not unknown, as it is a target for thieves.