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Pre-purchase roof survey in Northease, East Sussex
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Northease and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Northease
If you’re buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We look at as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. We survey clay and concrete tiles, gutters and downpipes and lead flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are loose pots and cracked flaunching and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs.
In a village or hamlet like Northease, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Northease (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, 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 an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a hamlet or village like Northease, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Northease
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small roof defects let water in slowly. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Finding the cause at the survey stage lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Northease, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Northease, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Northease
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Northease property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
It is worth sharing the report with your solicitor so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Northease
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Northease, take more of a battering?
It can do. Northease is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Northease?
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.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you work in Northease?
Yes, we do. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Northease.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Tell us your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
What else we do in Northease
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Northease: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Northease, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Southease station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. Monk's House, about 0.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Northease. 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 an older house near a landmark such as St Peter's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Northease is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Northease can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We work across BN7 for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you’re just outside Northease, we cover Rodmell (1 mile south-east), Iford (1 mile north-west), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west), Southover (2 miles north) and Cliffe (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east), Newhaven (4 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (3 miles south).
Around Northease
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Lewes and Laughton Levels, among other places. The nearest railway station is Southease station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Lewes Castle (2.2 miles north) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.4 miles north). Open spaces near Northease include Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Northease
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.