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Roof survey in Argos Hill, East Sussex
Roof surveys in Argos Hill from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Roof survey in Argos Hill
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We survey flat roofs, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and worn or blocked valleys.
Somewhere as small as Argos Hill, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Argos Hill (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Argos Hill
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you let a flat or house near Crowborough station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking anyone
- What experience they bring
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will the report include photos?
Nearby places to Argos Hill
What else we do in Argos Hill
Argos Hill homes and their roofs
Wadhurst Castle, about 4.4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Argos Hill. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Rotherfield Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Denys, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Argos Hill is about 3 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Bookings from Argos Hill are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our East Sussex coverage includes Argos Hill and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We work across TN6 for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include High Cross (1 mile west), Town Row (1 mile north), Rotherfield (1 mile north-west), Woolbridge (1 mile south) and Mayfield (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (3 miles west), Uckfield (8 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and South Malling (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Argos Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Jameah Islameah School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Crowborough station, about 2.3 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles west). For a walk, there is Crowborough Country Park.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Argos Hill, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Argos Hill, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Argos Hill questions
Do you cover smaller places like Argos Hill?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Argos Hill listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a report with photos and recommendations.
Why it is worth a survey now in Argos Hill
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. In a place like Argos Hill, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Every finding written up with photos
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