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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Telscombe Cliffs
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Telscombe Cliffs. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Telscombe Cliffs: local notes
Telscombe Cliffs is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. With Monk's House about 3 miles north-east, Telscombe Cliffs sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Newhaven Town station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. For an older house near a landmark such as Ascension Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Telscombe Cliffs is about 3 miles west of Newhaven, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Telscombe Cliffs, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Telscombe Cliffs is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in BN10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Park Avenue, Ambleside Avenue and Park View Rise and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Telscombe Cliffs, we cover Telscombe (1 mile north), Peacehaven (1 mile east), East Saltdean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile west) and Piddinghoe (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (5 miles east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (13 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles east).
What’s near Telscombe Cliffs
We work in homes and buildings around Peacehaven Community School and Smugglers Rest pub and the streets around them. Telscombe Cliffs’s nearest station is Newhaven Town station, roughly 2.9 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (3.7 miles east). The countryside around Telscombe Cliffs includes Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Telscombe Cliffs
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and look from ground level, windows and the loft instead. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings and valleys, gutters and downpipes and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Around Telscombe Cliffs, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
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, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Telscombe Cliffs (BN10)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails that fix it often give out first. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are often the reason.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if the flue needs a specialist.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Telscombe Cliffs
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
FAQs for Telscombe Cliffs
Will you come out to Telscombe Cliffs?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Telscombe Cliffs?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It is not a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Homes around Telscombe Cliffs often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We check 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.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Useful tips for Telscombe Cliffs property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
What happens if roof problems are left?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Homes in smaller places like Telscombe Cliffs can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.