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Roof survey in Birchett's Green, East Sussex
Independent roof surveys in Birchett's Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Landlords, agents and block managers in Birchett's Green
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Birchett's Green
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you are worried about leaning or weathered chimney stacks and flashings that have come away from the wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Birchett's Green (TN5)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Birchett's Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Birchett's Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
I let a flat near Stonegate station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
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 photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A full building survey of the property
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
Places near Birchett's Green
What else we do in Birchett's Green
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older roofs in small places like Birchett's Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Birchett's Green, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Local roofs in Birchett's Green
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 2 miles west lies Wadhurst Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Birchett's Green has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Uplands Community College, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Landlords with a home close to Stonegate station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church such as Shover's Green Baptist Chapel are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Birchett's Green is about 7 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. We carry out roof surveys in Birchett's Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across East Sussex, we cover Birchett's Green and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN5 postcode area for roof surveys. We also cover Wallcrouch (1 mile south), Shover's Green (1 mile south-west), Cousley Wood (2 miles north-west), Pell Green (2 miles north-west) and Stonegate (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (9 miles west), Uckfield (13 miles south-west) and Heathfield (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Birchett's Green
Birchett's Green’s nearest station is Stonegate station, about 2.6 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Bewl Water.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.