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Pre-purchase roof survey in Flowers Green, East Sussex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Flowers Green, with photos and a written report.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Flowers Green
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Flowers Green
Some roofs cannot be seen well from the ground or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. Where a flight isn’t possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and look from ground level, windows and the loft instead. We survey natural slate, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates and tiles and gutters choked with leaves and moss.
Somewhere as small as Flowers Green, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Flowers Green (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Towns and villages near Flowers Green
What else we do in Flowers Green
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Flowers Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Flowers Green
Flowers Green lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, so exposed details get a close look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Horselunges Manor lies about 3.4 miles west, so building around Flowers Green goes back a long way. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Flowers Green is about 3 miles east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Flowers Green can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across East Sussex, we cover Flowers Green and the places around it. There is also a page for Brighton.
We work across BN27 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Chapel Row (1 mile north), Golden Cross (1 mile south-west), Herstmonceux (1 mile north), Windmill Hill (1 mile north-east) and Stunts Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Flowers Green
Around Flowers Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Woolpack Inn, among other places. Flowers Green’s nearest station is Pevensey Bay station, about 4.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Herstmonceux Castle (1 mile south-east) and Amberstone Hospital (2.2 miles west).
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Flowers Green
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Flowers Green, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do I find out if my home in Flowers Green is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Flowers Green
Rear extensions, dormers and garages frequently have flat roofs. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, especially when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Landlords with a home close to Pevensey Bay station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
What to check before booking
- When you will get the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Why get it checked now?
Small roof defects let water in slowly. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Spotting it before you buy means you know about it from day one. In a place like Flowers Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Flowers Green
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.