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Burlow Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Burlow and across East Sussex.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Roof survey in Burlow: what you get
Everything we check, we check safely: 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, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked mortar along the ridge and leaking gutter joints and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Burlow, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Burlow (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Burlow property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
Burlow questions
Is my home in Burlow listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Burlow?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Burlow is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Does someone need to be in?
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.
Why act early in Burlow
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. Older and listed buildings around Burlow may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Burlow
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
See our cost guide or our case studies.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Burlow, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Roof surveys in Burlow: local notes
About 2.8 miles south lies Horselunges Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Burlow has been built on. 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. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark like Christ Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Burlow is about 4 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Burlow gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
All of TN21 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Chiddingly Road and The Hedgerows, and we cover them all. Other places close to Burlow include Horam (1 mile north-east), Gun Hill (1 mile south-west), Lions Green (1 mile north-west), Hale Green (1 mile south-west) and Vines Cross (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Burlow
Typical jobs here are in homes near The May Garland Inn, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (4.8 miles north-west) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Selwyns Wood.