East Sussex · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Grove Hill
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Grove Hill and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Pre-purchase roof survey in Grove Hill
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a close look at it before you’re committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the loft space where it’s safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you are worried about quick fixes on flashings and valleys and flashings that have lifted or split, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Grove Hill, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Grove Hill (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Grove Hill
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
After strong winds, look at the roof from ground level. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
What we’re asked to look at in Grove Hill
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
In and around Grove Hill, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the survey will not cover
Places near Grove Hill
Other services in Grove Hill
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if the flue needs a specialist.
Natural slate
On a slate roof, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all on very old roofs. From inside the loft space, we report what we can see of it.
Grove Hill questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Grove Hill?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Grove Hill is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Grove Hill is listed?
We can’t 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 use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
Do you need to go inside the property?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Grove Hill homes and their roofs
Historic houses like Horselunges Manor, about 1.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Grove Hill goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Grove Hill is about 3 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. If you’re in Grove Hill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Brighton is in our area too.
Surveys in BN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Grove Hill, we cover Vines Cross (2 miles north), Burlow (2 miles north-west), Horam (2 miles north-west), Warbleton (2 miles north) and Gun Hill (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (8 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south).
Near you in Grove Hill
Nearby you will also find Herstmonceux Castle (3.7 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Grove Hill
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Around Grove Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- 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.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is 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.