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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Upper Wellingham
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Upper Wellingham, with photos and a clear written report.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
Pre-purchase roof survey in Upper Wellingham
Some roofs can’t be seen well from the ground or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, 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. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and downpipes and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are damp timbers or stains in the loft and gutters choked with leaves and moss.
Older buildings in small places like Upper Wellingham 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 are 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Upper Wellingham (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Upper Wellingham
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 we flag materials that might so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
Problems we come across often include:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Glyndebourne lies about 2.2 miles south-east, so building around Upper Wellingham goes back a long way. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Older roofs in small places like Upper Wellingham can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Upper Wellingham, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Upper Wellingham
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buying a home or a new roof in Upper Wellingham
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. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Cooksbridge station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Upper Wellingham is about 2 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Upper Wellingham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Across East Sussex, we cover Upper Wellingham and the places around it. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: BN8. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Barcombe Mills (1 mile north), Norlington (1 mile south-east), Barcombe (1 mile north-west), Barcombe Cross (2 miles north-west) and Broyle Side (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles north-east) and Newhaven (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in Upper Wellingham
Around Upper Wellingham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Cock Inn, among other places. Upper Wellingham’s nearest station is Cooksbridge station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lewes Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs, along with fascias and soffits.
Why get it checked now?
Plenty of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. The report shows what needs doing first, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
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Upper Wellingham questions
How do I find out if my home in Upper Wellingham is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Upper Wellingham within the area you cover?
Yes, Upper Wellingham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.