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Pre-purchase roof survey in Netherfield, East Sussex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Netherfield, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Pre-purchase roof survey in Netherfield: what you get
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. At that point you can still ask questions, while you’re not yet committed. We survey seven days a week, which helps when the chain is moving fast. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, gutters and downpipes and lead flashings and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose.
For a small place like Netherfield, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Netherfield (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Netherfield
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Durhamford Manor, about 3.3 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Netherfield. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St John, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you own a rental within reach of Battle station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Netherfield is about 7 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Netherfield and the surrounding area. Netherfield is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in TN33 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Netherfield Way, Netherfield Road and Eatenden Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Netherfield: Mountfield (2 miles north-east), Penhurst (2 miles south-west), Twelve Oaks (2 miles north-west), Steven's Crouch (2 miles south) and Hollingrove (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Netherfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Claverham Community College. The nearest railway station is Battle station, about 2.9 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Battle Museum of Local History (2.3 miles south-east) and Old Castle (4.1 miles west). For a walk, there’s Senlac Hill.
Also near Netherfield
What else we do in Netherfield
Common questions in Netherfield
Is my home in Netherfield listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Netherfield?
Yes, Netherfield is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Netherfield as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you survey a shared 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 inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like 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?
It typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where possible, yes. We look in the loft space where there’s safe access, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is typically arranged through the agent or seller.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Netherfield
Landlords, agents and building managers in Netherfield and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere as small as Netherfield, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. We look at outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof.
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack, and low-pitched roofs need their laps to be right.
Why get it checked now?
A good many buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. The report shows what needs doing first, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. For an older or listed building in a place like Netherfield, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Netherfield
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Netherfield, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.