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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Hadlow Down
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Hadlow Down.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Hadlow Down
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey is not a RICS survey, and it does not replace one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both. If you’ve noticed loose pots and cracked flaunching and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks alike.
Being in a small place like Hadlow Down makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Hadlow Down (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Hadlow Down can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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 we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Hadlow Down
Small roof defects let water in slowly. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Spotting it before you buy lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. In a place like Hadlow Down, 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.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hadlow Down
- An independent look at the roof
- Photos and a written report every time
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings, as far as we can see them safely.
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, typically to the back of the house. If yours does, we check that gutter and where it drains.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Hadlow Down
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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
For an older house near a landmark like St Mark's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Hadlow Down is about 4 miles south of Crowborough, in East Sussex. If you are in Hadlow Down, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Surveys in TN22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Waghorns Lane, School Lane and St Marks Field, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Etchingwood (2 miles south-west), Buxted (2 miles west), Potter's Green (2 miles south-west), Blackboys (2 miles south) and Framfield (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north), Uckfield (4 miles south-west) and Newhaven (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Hadlow Down
Hadlow Down’s nearest station is Buxted station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hadlow Down include Selwyns Wood.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Hadlow Down?
Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re often the least maintained part of a roof. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
For landlords with property near Buxted station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Hadlow Down: your questions answered
Will you come out to Hadlow Down?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Hadlow Down listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.