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Roof Survey in Arlington
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Arlington.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Arlington frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Roof survey in Arlington
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. If you’re worried about torn or sagging underlay and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on clay and concrete tiles, flat roofs and natural slate alike.
In a village or hamlet like Arlington, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Arlington (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Arlington
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
Useful tips for Arlington property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Arlington and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Your questions about roof surveys in Arlington
Can a landlord with a rental near Berwick (Sussex) station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Arlington?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
How do I book a survey in Arlington?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft space where there’s safe access. You get a report with photos and recommendations.
What a roof survey looks like in Arlington
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Michelham Priory lies about 1.5 miles north-east, so building around Arlington goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Pancras: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Berwick (Sussex) station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Arlington is about 3 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Surveys in Arlington work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Here we cover the BN26 postcode area for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Wickstreet (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile west), Wilmington (2 miles south), Selmeston (2 miles west) and Milton Street (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles north-east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
Around Arlington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Yew Tree Inn. Arlington’s nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.2 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Agricultural Museum (2 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (4.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Combe Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
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.
Nearby places to Arlington
Also in Arlington
Why it’s worth a survey now in Arlington
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Older cottages and farmhouses around Arlington can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.