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Roof surveys in BN7
Pre-purchase, leak, drone and flat roof surveys across BN7, covering Lewes, South Malling and Southover. Clear prices including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Areas within BN7
- Lewes
- South Malling
- Southover
- Cliffe
- Kingston near Lewes
- Plumpton Green
- Rodmell
- Chiltington
- Plumpton
- East Chiltington
- Northease
- Offham
- Iford
- Telscombe
- Streat
Our services across BN7
- Flat roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Drone roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Gutter survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Chimney survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Roof survey
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Tell us the address and what you’re worried about and we’ll confirm the price: phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Our roof survey service in BN7
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings, and people most frequently book us about debris building up in roof valleys and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
What affects the price in BN7
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys on any day of the week
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Local landmarks in Lewes
In Lewes, that means homes and buildings near Priory School, Railway Land and Elephant and Castle pub and the streets around them. You’ll also find Church of St John sub Castro (under half a mile east), St Pancras Catholic Primary School (under half a mile south-west) and Lewes Old Grammar School (within half a mile south). The nearest railway station is Lewes station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Lewes Victoria Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Lewes include Offham Hill and Malling Down.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across BN7
In BN7, our roof surveys work takes in owners, landlords and managing agents, in Lewes, Telscombe and South Malling and well beyond. Each report sets out what was seen, with photographs and recommendations.
Autumn and winter storms across the South East find any loose slate, tile or ridge. In BN7, as elsewhere, exposed details are where damage shows first. Parts of BN7 are coastal, so wind can decide whether a drone flies or a roof can be reached safely. If conditions are not right, the visit moves to a calmer day.
Lewes: If you look after a building such as Lewes Old Grammar School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live in an older home near Church of St John sub Castro, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What a survey does not cover
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- An exact number of years the roof has left
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
Why act early?
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail.
Before you book any surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Landlord and commercial surveys in BN7
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
FAQs for BN7
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.