East Sussex · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Jevington, East Sussex
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Jevington, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Pre-purchase roof survey in Jevington: what you get
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. We survey the roof space, chimney stacks and lead flashings and valleys, and people most often book us about quick fixes on flashings and valleys and chimney mortar that has eroded.
Somewhere as small as Jevington, 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.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Jevington (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Jevington property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
It’s worth sharing the report with your solicitor so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, especially where we have found patch repairs.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
Towns and villages near Jevington
More services for Jevington
Buying a home or a new roof in Jevington
Jevington lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Andrew, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you let a flat or house near Polegate station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Jevington is about 3 miles west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Jevington and the surrounding area. Across East Sussex, we cover Jevington. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We work across BN26 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets like Jevington Road, Church Lane and Green Lane. If you are just outside Jevington, we cover Ratton Village (2 miles east), Friston (2 miles south), East Dean (2 miles south), Old Town (3 miles south-east) and Hampden Park (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (3 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (5 miles west), Lewes (11 miles north-west), Hailsham (5 miles north) and St Leonards (15 miles east).
Near you in Jevington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Eight Bells Inn. For rail, the closest station is Polegate station, about 2.3 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Burlough Castle (2.6 miles north-west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.3 miles east). For a walk, there is Combe Hill.
FAQs for Jevington
Is the coastal weather around Jevington hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
Is Jevington within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I book a survey in Jevington?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is 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 applicable.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Common roof problems in Jevington
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Alfriston Clergy House, about 2.7 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Jevington. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long the report takes to arrive
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The size of the roof
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Jevington, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Jevington
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes