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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Rushlake Green
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Rushlake Green, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Pre-purchase roof survey in Rushlake Green: what you get
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. All three include a written report with photographs and recommendations. We survey lead flashings and valleys, chimney stacks and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes.
Somewhere as small as Rushlake Green, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. 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.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Rushlake Green (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
What we are asked to look at in Rushlake Green
The fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles do. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. That kind of wear is common on older roofs.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
What we look for on each type of 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, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so we check each one closely. We photograph any that need work.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Rushlake Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Rushlake Green
The wider area around Rushlake Green has a long history of building, with Bateman's about 4.2 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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.
Rushlake Green is about 6 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Bookings from Rushlake Green are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across East Sussex, we cover Rushlake Green and the places around it. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Surveys in TN21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Middle Lane, Rookery Lane and Back Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Punnett's Town (1 mile north), Dallington (2 miles east), Trolliloes (2 miles south), Wood's Corner (2 miles east) and Bodle Street Green (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (11 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Rushlake Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Horse And Groom Public House. Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (3.3 miles west) and Hellingly Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Rushlake Green
Landlords, agents and building managers in Rushlake Green and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Rushlake Green: your questions answered
Is Rushlake Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Rushlake Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Rushlake Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Ideally, yes. We look in the loft space where there’s safe access, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is usually arranged through the agent or seller.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photographs. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Ask for loft access on the day
It’s worth sharing the report with your solicitor so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions, especially where we’ve found patch repairs.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.