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Ticehurst Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Ticehurst. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ticehurst
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. Where a flight isn’t possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and inspect from every other safe vantage point. Typical surveys look at damp timbers or stains in the loft and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose, on clay and concrete tiles, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Ticehurst may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Ticehurst (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and missing lead is not unknown, as it is a target for thieves.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll say if the flue needs a specialist.
Common questions in Ticehurst
How do I find out if my home in Ticehurst is listed?
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. 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.
Is Ticehurst within the area you cover?
Yes, Ticehurst is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when you book.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
The visit usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Ticehurst
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Buying a home or a new roof in Ticehurst
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Scotney Castle, about 3.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ticehurst. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Stonegate station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Ticehurst is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ticehurst. Ticehurst is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. Maidstone is in our area too.
We work across the TN5 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on High Street, Springfields and Farthing Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Three Leg Cross (1 mile north-west), Flimwell (2 miles east), Stonecrouch (2 miles north), Burgh Hill (3 miles south-east) and Etchingham (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles west), St Leonards (15 miles south-east) and Uckfield (14 miles west).
Around Ticehurst
We work in homes and buildings around The Chequers Public House. The closest station to Ticehurst is Stonegate station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Finchcocks Musical Museum (4 miles north) and Ticehurst House Hospital (0.6 miles west). For a walk, there’s Bewl Water.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Ticehurst
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before you book
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Ticehurst, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.