East Sussex · London and the South East
Founthill Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Founthill from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
What we cannot see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Founthill
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Founthill
Buyers in Founthill and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, we follow the same careful process. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, the roof space and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints.
Older buildings in small places like Founthill may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
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.
- Location
- Founthill (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Founthill
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that do not match can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Blocked or leaking gutters
For landlords with property near Uckfield station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Also near Founthill
What else we do in Founthill
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Local roofs and buyers in Founthill
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Founthill is about 3 miles west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Founthill and nearby. Across East Sussex, we cover Founthill. You can also see our page for Brighton.
All of BN8 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Founthill include Newick (1 mile north-west), Chailey (1 mile west), North Chailey (2 miles west), South Street (2 miles south-west) and Mount Pleasant (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Founthill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Royal Oak Inn, among other places. The closest station to Founthill is Uckfield station, roughly 3.3 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Heaven Farm Museum (3.9 miles north).
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack, and low-pitched roofs need their laps to be right.
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Deal with the urgent items first, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Founthill can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Founthill: your questions answered
Is my home in Founthill listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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 you carry out roof surveys in Founthill?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Founthill as anywhere else.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photographs.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photos. It is not a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.