East Sussex · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Three Leg Cross
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Three Leg Cross from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Three Leg Cross
Buyers in Three Leg Cross and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, we follow the same careful process. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Common reasons to book are flashings that have lifted or split and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, across chimney stacks, gutters and downpipes and the roof space.
Older buildings in small places like Three Leg Cross may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Three Leg Cross (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
Three Leg Cross: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Three Leg Cross?
Yes, Three Leg Cross is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Is Three Leg Cross within the area you cover?
Yes, Three Leg Cross is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Three Leg Cross?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Three Leg Cross can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Three Leg Cross homes and their roofs
Scotney Castle, about 2.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Three Leg Cross. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Three Leg Cross is about 8 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Three Leg Cross, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Ticehurst (1 mile south-east), Stonecrouch (1 mile north-east), Flimwell (2 miles east), Kilndown (2 miles north) and Bedgebury Cross (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south), Hailsham (15 miles south-west), Crowborough (10 miles west), St Leonards (15 miles south-east) and Uckfield (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Three Leg Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bull Inn Public House. The nearest railway station is Stonegate station, about 3 miles south-west. A little further out are Old Scotney Castle (2.5 miles north) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.4 miles north). Not far away are Bewl Water.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Three Leg Cross
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
Also near Three Leg Cross
What else we do in Three Leg Cross
Why it is worth a survey now in Three Leg Cross
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. Outbuildings and barns around Three Leg Cross are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Three Leg Cross
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A written report with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Three Leg Cross
The fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles do. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but corroded nails let slates slip. It’s a frequent finding on older houses.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
If you let a flat or house near Stonegate station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Their report turnaround times
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price