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Roof Survey in Bodle Street Green
Wondering about the roof at a property in Bodle Street Green? You can book a roof survey in Bodle Street Green and across East Sussex.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Bodle Street Green: your questions answered
Will you come out to Bodle Street Green?
Yes, Bodle Street Green is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Bodle Street Green 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.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Roof survey in Bodle Street Green: what you get
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. If you’ve noticed loose ridge or hip tiles and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and lead flashings alike.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Bodle Street Green (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Bodle Street Green
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
We email the report to you. 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.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
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What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A full building survey of the property
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
Why get it checked now?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. For older village homes like those around Bodle Street Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Bodle Street Green
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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. The wider area around Bodle Street Green has a long history of building, with Horselunges Manor about 4.6 miles west. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near St John the Evangelist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Bodle Street Green is about 5 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. In Bodle Street Green, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We work across the BN27 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on North Road, Prinkle Lane and Chilsham Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Bodle Street Green: Trolliloes (1 mile west), Brownbread Street (2 miles east), The Pound (2 miles east), Ashburnham (2 miles east) and Dallington (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (9 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south-west), Lewes (15 miles west) and Hailsham (5 miles south-west).
Around Bodle Street Green
Nearby you’ll also find Amberstone Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Herstmonceux Castle (2.6 miles south).
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Bodle Street Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.