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Roof survey in Chiltington, East Sussex
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Chiltington from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose chimney pots
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
How a roof survey works in Chiltington
We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are worn or blocked valleys and gutters that overflow in heavy rain.
In a village or hamlet like Chiltington, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Chiltington (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
FAQs for Chiltington
Do you cover smaller places like Chiltington?
Yes, Chiltington is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Chiltington listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chiltington
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Chiltington homes and their roofs
About 3.7 miles south lies Anne of Cleves House, a reminder of how long the area around Chiltington has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Cooksbridge station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building such as Chailey School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Chiltington is about 3 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. We cover Chiltington and the rest of East Sussex. Chiltington is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for roof surveys. There is also a page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Chiltington include East Chiltington (1 mile west), Cooksbridge (1 mile south-east), South Chailey (1 mile north), Plumpton (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles south-east), Hailsham (13 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
Landmarks near Chiltington
For rail, the closest station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (3.9 miles west). The countryside around Chiltington includes Blackcap and Malling Down.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Chiltington, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint 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.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, particularly at the verges and ridge.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips that show past repairs.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Chiltington
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Older cottages and farmhouses around Chiltington can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Chiltington
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 20+ years’ experience
See our cost guide and two real surveys.