East Sussex · London and the South East
Jury's Gap Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Jury's Gap and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Jury's Gap
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. 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’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. We’re often asked to look into standing water on a flat extension roof and a ridge or slope that dips, on chimney stacks, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles.
Older buildings in small places like Jury's Gap may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Jury's Gap (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Jury's Gap
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
Common questions in Jury's Gap
Do you cover smaller places like Jury's Gap?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Jury's Gap 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.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Jury's Gap
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That won’t show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. We fill that gap before you’re tied in, with photos of anything that needs attention. Around Jury's Gap, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Older roofs in small places like Jury's Gap can have low, tight loft 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.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Buying a home or a new roof in Jury's Gap
Jury's Gap lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a close look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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 Lamb House about 4.4 miles west, the area around Jury's Gap has a long history. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. For landlords with property near Rye station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Jury's Gap is about 12 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Jury's Gap and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN31 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Other places close to Jury's Gap include Camber (2 miles west), Rye Harbour (3 miles west), Lydd (4 miles north-east), East Guldeford (4 miles north-west) and Rye (4 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (12 miles west), St Leonards (13 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (11 miles south-west), Belmont (11 miles south-west), Hollington (13 miles west) and Ore (10 miles west).
Around Jury's Gap
Jury's Gap’s nearest station is Rye station, about 4.5 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lydd Town Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Camber Castle (4.1 miles west). The countryside around Jury's Gap includes Burnthouse Pen and Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Useful tips for Jury's Gap property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Request records of any re-roofing
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the defects and where they are, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.