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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Telscombe
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Telscombe from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Telscombe
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that is often not the individual flat owner. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. Typical surveys look at bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs and loose pots and cracked flaunching, across chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings and valleys.
Houses in smaller places like Telscombe can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Telscombe (BN10, BN2, BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Telscombe
Telscombe is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Lawrence, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Landlords with a home close to Southease station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. With Monk's House about 2.7 miles north-east, the area around Telscombe has a long history. 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.
Telscombe is about 6 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Telscombe, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Surveys in BN10, BN2 and BN7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Tor Road, View Road and Firle Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include East Saltdean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile west), Piddinghoe (2 miles east), Rodmell (2 miles north-east) and Rottingdean (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (6 miles east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (12 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles east).
Local landmarks in Telscombe
Around Telscombe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Peacehaven Community School and Smugglers Rest pub. The closest station to Telscombe is Southease station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles east) and Lewes Castle (4.9 miles north). The countryside around Telscombe includes Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
Surveys for landlords and agents in Telscombe
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. A visit to a smaller place like Telscombe is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Telscombe
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Spotting it before you buy means you know about it from day one. In a smaller place like Telscombe, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
For a price for your roof in Telscombe, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Telscombe
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Telscombe?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Telscombe is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Is Telscombe within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Do you need access inside the house?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the roof space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.