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Roof Survey in Burwash
Roof surveys in Burwash from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
About our roof survey in Burwash
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. Typical surveys look at valley linings that have cracked or split and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, across ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and the roof space.
In a small place like Burwash, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Burwash (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Burwash
Can a landlord with a rental near Stonegate station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is Burwash within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
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, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
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Roof surveys around Burwash
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Bateman's about 0.8 miles south-west, Burwash sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Stonegate station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Burwash CofE School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Bartholomew: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Burwash is about 10 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Burwash, we can come and survey your property. Across East Sussex, we cover Burwash. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN19 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Rother View and Hoppers Croft Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Burwash Weald (2 miles south-west), Burwash Common (2 miles south-west), Wood's Corner (4 miles south), Dallington (4 miles south) and Punnett's Town (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-west), Crowborough (10 miles west) and St Leonards (12 miles south-east).
Around Burwash
Around Burwash, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Admiral Vernon Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Stonegate station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Old Castle (3.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Burwash include Bewl Water.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Burwash
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Landlords and agents in Burwash book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Keep the report with your property records
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
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. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Burwash can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s frequently been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Older and listed buildings around Burwash may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Burwash
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.