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Burwash Common Roof Survey
Roof surveys around Burwash Common, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Debris building up in roof valleys
When to book a survey in Burwash Common
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
Look out for signs like these:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
For an older house near a landmark such as St Philip's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the survey won’t cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
How a roof survey works in Burwash Common
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the loft space where there’s safe access. You get a report with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey chimney stacks, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaning or weathered chimney stacks and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
In a small place like Burwash Common, many roofs stand in the open, 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 frequently the first to give way.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Burwash Common (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. For an older or listed building in a place like Burwash Common, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book us in Burwash Common
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 98% customer satisfaction
See our cost guide or our case studies.
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Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Rural addresses near Burwash Common can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A full building survey of the property
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Burwash Common
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Prices for roof surveys in Burwash Common
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof surveys in Burwash Common: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around Burwash Common has a long history of building, with Bateman's about 1.8 miles east. If your home is one of the older ones, 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 let a flat or house near Stonegate station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Burwash Common is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Bookings from Burwash Common are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our East Sussex coverage includes Burwash Common. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the TN19 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Westdown Lane, Vicarage Road and Vicarage Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Burwash Weald (1 mile east), Punnett's Town (2 miles south-west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Dallington (3 miles south) and Wood's Corner (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Burwash Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Wheel Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Stonegate station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Old Castle (2.7 miles south).
FAQs for Burwash Common
How do I find out if my home in Burwash Common is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Stonegate station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.