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Pre-purchase roof survey in Hurst Green, East Sussex
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Hurst Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hurst Green
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, along with a same-day report. Where a flight is not possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. If you’ve noticed a ridge or slope that dips and gutters choked with leaves and moss, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Hurst 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. 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 is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Hurst Green (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
Places near Hurst Green
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FAQs for Hurst Green
Do you cover smaller places like Hurst Green?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Hurst Green 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 test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
Useful tips for Hurst Green property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Let us know your timetable
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. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s, and we cannot promise any result.
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.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hurst Green
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. Older and listed buildings around Hurst Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hurst Green
- Every finding written up with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a hamlet or village like Hurst Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hurst Green
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Buying a home or a new roof in Hurst Green
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. With Bateman's about 4.4 miles south-west, Hurst Green sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. Landlords with a home close to Etchingham station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Hurst Green is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Hurst Green, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Hurst Green is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: TN19. We cover properties on Station Road, London Road and Great Oak and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Burgh Hill (1 mile west), Silver Hill (1 mile south-east), Etchingham (2 miles south-west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (11 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Hurst Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Robertsbridge Community College and The Old Bull Inn. For rail, the closest station is Etchingham station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Hurst Green
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you contact us
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.