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Brede Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Brede and across East Sussex.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose chimney pots
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That’s why we check them closely.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded, as wind can lift them.
About our roof survey in Brede
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. If you are worried about gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and flashings that have come away from the wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Brede, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Brede (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Brede
What else we do in Brede
Signs you need a roof survey in Brede
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Standing water on a flat roof
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St George: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before you book
- Are they insured for the work?
- Will the report include photos?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a small place like Brede, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
For a price for roof surveys in Brede, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
FAQs for Brede
I let a flat near Doleham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Brede?
Yes, Brede is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Report times depend on the package.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you go up on the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. For older village homes like those around Brede, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
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.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Brede
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Brede homes and their roofs
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Durhamford Manor about 3.3 miles west, Brede sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Doleham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take a building like Brede Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Brede is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Brede is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in TN31 is within our area for roof surveys. You will find streets such as Brede Hill and Stubb Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Brede include Cackle Street (1 mile north), Westfield (2 miles south-west), Kent Street (3 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (3 miles west) and Mill Corner (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south), Belmont (5 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Landmarks near Brede
Around Brede, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Red Lion Public House. The closest station to Brede is Doleham station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Barn Theatre and Museum (2.5 miles south) and Conquest Hospital (3.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood and Senlac Hill.