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Buxted Roof Survey
Roof surveys across Buxted, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Tips that help
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
Roof survey in Buxted: what you get
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on any day of the week, so it is easy to find a day that suits. Common reasons to book are condensation or damp timbers in the loft and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, across flat roofs, chimney stacks and the roof space.
Somewhere as small as Buxted, 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Buxted (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack, as far as we can safely see them. We note any lean or loose pots.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Buxted
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Buxted homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Buxted station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Take a building like Buxted CofE Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Buxted is about 2 miles north-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We visit Buxted as part of our work across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Across East Sussex, we cover Buxted and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Here we cover the TN22 postcode area for roof surveys. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Park View, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Potter's Green (1 mile south), Etchingwood (1 mile south-east), Cooper's Green (1 mile west), Framfield (2 miles south) and Hadlow Down (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south-east), Crowborough (4 miles north), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Buxted
Around Buxted, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Uckfield College and The Buxted Inn and the streets around them. Buxted has its own railway station: Buxted station. Nearby you’ll also find Uckfield Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Tickerage Castle (1.6 miles south). For a walk, there’s Brickfield Meadow.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Questions from Buxted
Do you cover smaller places like Buxted?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Buxted is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Buxted can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.