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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Horney Common
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Horney Common. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Horney Common, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Horney Common, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Horney Common
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you will be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. Common reasons to book are gutters choked with leaves and moss and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof, across clay and concrete tiles, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and natural slate.
Somewhere as small as Horney Common, 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. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Horney Common (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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FAQs for Horney Common
Do you cover smaller places like Horney Common?
Yes. Horney Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Horney Common listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Horney Common?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. 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 applicable.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Horney Common
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 the council is the place to ask. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you own a rental within reach of Buxted station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Horney Common is about 3 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Horney Common is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in TN22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Old Forge Lane and Tylers Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Horney Common: Nutley (2 miles north-west), Duddleswell (2 miles north), Furner's Green (3 miles west), Chelwood Common (3 miles north-west) and Chelwood Gate (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Lewes (10 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles south), Newhaven (15 miles south) and Peacehaven (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Horney Common
Around Horney Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Foresters Arms, among other places. The closest station to Horney Common is Buxted station, roughly 2.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Tickerage Castle (4.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Brickfield Meadow.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Useful tips for Horney Common property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, so each quote covers the same ground.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
Surveys for landlords and agents in Horney Common
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Common roof problems in Horney Common
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Common reasons to book include:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
The streets around a church like Christ Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What insurance they carry
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How long the report takes to arrive