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Roof surveys in BN8
Roof surveys, leak investigations and drone surveys across BN8, covering Ringmer, Newick and Barcombe Cross. Clear prices including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Places in BN8
- Ringmer
- Newick
- Barcombe Cross
- Broyle Side
- East Hoathly
- South Chailey
- North Chailey
- Cooksbridge
- Laughton
- Ripe
- Firle
- Halland
- South Street
- Ashton Green
- Barcombe
- Glynde
- Muddles Green
- Norlington
- Whitesmith
- Barcombe Mills
- Chiddingly
- Founthill
- Glyndebourne
- Hale Green
- Hamsey
- Mount Pleasant
- Shortgate
- Upper Wellingham
- Chailey
- Lewes
- South Malling
- Southover
- Cliffe
- Golden Cross
Surveys we offer in BN8
- Storm damage roof report
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Chimney survey
- Gutter survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Drone roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Flat roof survey
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Share the property address and any deadline you’re working to to book a survey: phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How a roof survey works in BN8
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We’re frequently asked to look into leaning or weathered chimney stacks and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, across the roof space, chimney stacks and natural slate.
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How our prices work
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why customers in BN8 book us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What’s near Ringmer
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Anchor pub, The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin and Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Glynde station, about 2.4 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (1.5 miles east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south-west). Not far away are Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
Homes and roofs across BN8
Across BN8, from Lewes, South Malling and Southover outwards, roofs range from old slate and clay tile to modern concrete tiles and flat roofs. Chimneys, valleys, flashings and gutters are normally where the work is.
Our area covers London and South East England, including BN8. London and South East England have homes from every era, from period terraces to post-war new towns and new estates.
Ringmer: For landlords with property near Glynde station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Common roof problems in BN8
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. Upstands and outlets are checked too, since leaks often start there.
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none, and we note its condition.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A full building survey of the property
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
Why get it checked now?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed.
Before you book any surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- What insurance they carry
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
BN8 questions
Is BN8 in your area?
Yes. We carry out roof surveys in BN8, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Report times depend on the package.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the roof space.