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Roof survey in Balls Green, East Sussex
We carry out roof surveys in Balls Green and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Standing water on a flat roof
Common roof problems in Balls Green
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
If you let a flat or house near Ashurst Kent station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
How a roof survey works in Balls Green
We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and leaking gutter joints and downpipes.
Some older homes in villages like Balls Green are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Balls Green (TN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Balls Green questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Balls Green?
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 a landlord with a rental near Ashurst Kent station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
How do I book a survey in Balls Green?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Useful tips for Balls Green property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Balls Green
Letting agents and landlords in Balls Green book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
How we price roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Local roofs in Balls Green
The wider area around Balls Green has a long history of building, with Bassetts Manor about 2.2 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The church of St Michael and All Angels, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like St Michael's Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Balls Green is about 4 miles north of Crowborough, in East Sussex. In Balls Green, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Balls Green is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Roof surveys in TN7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Balls Green: Hartfield (1 mile west), Ashurst (2 miles north-east), Groombridge (2 miles east), Teasley Mead (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crowborough (4 miles south), Uckfield (10 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east), Wadhurst (9 miles east), Ridgewood (10 miles south) and Ringmer (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Balls Green
For rail, the closest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 1.7 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Bolebroke Castle (1.8 miles north-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Balls Green include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Balls Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.