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Barcombe Roof Survey
Roof surveys across Barcombe, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Barcombe
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. 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. If you’ve noticed lifted, split or missing lead flashings and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Barcombe, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Barcombe (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Barcombe homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With Glyndebourne about 3.2 miles south-east, Barcombe sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Barcombe Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Cooksbridge station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Barcombe is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Barcombe, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. Brighton is in our area too.
We work across BN8 for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you are just outside Barcombe, we cover Barcombe Mills (1 mile east), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Cooksbridge (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Barcombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Anglers Rest pub and Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form and the streets around them. The closest station to Barcombe is Cooksbridge station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south) and Lewes Castle (3 miles south). Not far away are Offham Hill and Malling Down.
Towns and villages near Barcombe
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Barcombe
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Do you need a roof survey in Barcombe?
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Worn or blocked valleys
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their track record with similar roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Mention any damp patches when you book
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep the roof space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Common questions in Barcombe
How do I find out if my home in Barcombe is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can a landlord with a rental near Cooksbridge station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Cottages and farmhouses around Barcombe often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.