Local Roof Surveys · Sussex
Choose the survey around the decision you need to make.
You do not need to know the inspection method in advance. Start with your question; we can then discuss the roof areas, access and report needed to answer it.
Purpose first
Which situation sounds like yours?
01
Before buying a home
A closer look at the roof before you commit, with clear questions for your property adviser.
02
After a building survey
A focused response to roof comments, access limitations or a recommendation for specialist advice.
03
A leak or recurring defect
An inspection guided by when the problem happens and what has already been tried.
04
A flat roof concern
Visible coverings, outlets, upstands, edges and the evidence behind repair decisions.
05
An insurer’s request
Agree the purpose of the report and the recipient’s requirements before booking.
06
Condition and maintenance
A record for owners, landlords and property managers planning roof upkeep.
A drone is a method, not a separate answer.
A drone can help obtain photographs of roof slopes and details that are hard to see from the ground. The value of the survey depends on interpreting those images and being clear about what remains out of view.
Some questions need closer physical access, loft observations or a separate specialist. Those elements must be specifically agreed; they should never be assumed to be included simply because the service is called a roof survey.
Read about drone roof surveys or compare roof surveys with whole-building surveys.
Before comparing two quotations, compare the scope.
| Ask about | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Roof areas | A main roof, rear extension, garage and shared chimney are not automatically one instruction. |
| Access | Ground views, aerial photography and internal access provide different evidence. |
| Output | Photographs alone differ from a written interpretation of the findings. |
| Repair costs | An estimate, a firm quotation and a condition report are different documents. |
| Report use | A buyer, managing agent and insurer may require different information. |
Our roof survey cost guide explains what to send for a useful quotation.
Before you enquire
Your questions, answered.
Can one inspection address more than one concern?
Often it can, but tell us all the reasons for the visit. A roof inspection for a purchase will not automatically answer a separate insurer’s question or cover another building.
Do I need a drone inspection or a roof condition survey?
A condition survey describes the purpose. A drone describes one possible way of gathering evidence. The suitable method follows from the property and the questions being asked.
What if you cannot answer my question from the available view?
The report should identify the limitation and explain what additional access or specialist input is needed. An inaccessible area should not be described as defect-free.