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Pre-purchase roof survey in Nash Street, East Sussex
Wondering about the roof at a property in Nash Street? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Nash Street and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Older slate roofs often have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. From inside the roof space, we report what we can see of it.
Gutters and parapets
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a central valley gutter. If yours does, we check that gutter and where it drains.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Nash Street
We survey roofs for buyers in Nash Street and across London and the South East. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, we follow the same careful process. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’re worried about standing water on a flat extension roof and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks alike.
Older buildings in small places like Nash Street may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. 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
- Nash Street (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Nash Street
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Nash Street
Do you carry out roof surveys in Nash Street?
Yes, Nash Street is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Nash Street as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Nash Street?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where possible, yes. We look in the loft space where there is safe access, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is usually arranged through the agent or seller.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
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Practical tips
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photographs to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Nash Street, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- 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
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. We fill that gap before you’re tied in. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
When to book a survey in Nash Street
Chimneys take the worst of the weather. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
Take an older house close to The Parish Church: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How soon the report will arrive
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Nash Street
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you own a rental within reach of Berwick (Sussex) station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Historic houses such as Horselunges Manor, about 2 miles east, show how far back building around Nash Street goes. 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.
Nash Street is about 3 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Nash Street can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. Brighton is in our area too.
Here we cover the BN27 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Lower Dicker (1 mile south-east), Upper Dicker (2 miles south), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles south-east), Tile Hurst (2 miles south-east) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles south-east) and Crowborough (11 miles north).
What’s near Nash Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Golden Cross Inn. The nearest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 3.9 miles south-west. A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Nash Street includes Selwyns Wood.