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Litlington Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Litlington. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Litlington
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. Common reasons to book are loose pots and cracked flaunching and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes, across gutters and downpipes, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks.
For a small place like Litlington, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Litlington (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Litlington
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Litlington, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Litlington is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Is my home in Litlington 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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. Outbuildings and barns around Litlington are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Litlington
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
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Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Litlington
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
What we’re asked to look at in Litlington
Chimneys take the worst of the weather. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which matters if work is needed.
Look out for signs like these:
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
Landlords with a home close to Berwick (Sussex) station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- When you’ll get the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Landlord and commercial surveys in Litlington
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Litlington and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Cottages and farmhouses around Litlington often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Litlington homes and their roofs
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Litlington, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Michael the Archangel: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Alfriston Clergy House, about 0.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Litlington. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Litlington is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Litlington and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Litlington is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. You can also see our page for Brighton.
All of BN26 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on The Street, Clapham Lane and Litlington Road. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Lullington (1 mile north), Dukes Green (1 mile west), Alfriston (1 mile north), Winton (1 mile north) and Milton Street (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Litlington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough And Harrow Inn, among other places. Litlington’s nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.9 miles north. Nearby you will also find Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.1 miles west) and Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (0.8 miles north). The countryside around Litlington includes Combe Hill.
What affects the price in Litlington
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.