East Sussex · London and the South East
Cousley Wood Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Cousley Wood, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Loose chimney pots
- Torn or sagging underlay
What a roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
About our roof survey in Cousley Wood
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a close look. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey the roof space, natural slate and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are debris building up in roof valleys and gutters that overflow in heavy rain.
Older buildings in small places like Cousley Wood may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Cousley Wood (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Cousley Wood
Do you cover smaller places like Cousley Wood?
Yes, Cousley Wood is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Wadhurst station book a roof survey?
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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Cousley Wood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Cousley Wood, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Cousley Wood
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
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.
How we price roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Cousley Wood
The wider area around Cousley Wood has a long history of building, with Wadhurst Castle about 1.6 miles south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church such as Rehoboth Chapel are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Wadhurst station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Cousley Wood is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. We cover Cousley Wood and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across East Sussex, we cover Cousley Wood. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We survey roofs across the TN5 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Newbury's (1 mile north-west), Pell Green (1 mile south-west), Wadhurst (2 miles south-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles south-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Hailsham (15 miles south), Crowborough (9 miles west), Uckfield (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south) and Hellingly (14 miles south).
Near you in Cousley Wood
In Cousley Wood, that means homes and buildings near The Old Vine Public House. The closest station to Cousley Wood is Wadhurst station, roughly 2.1 miles west. A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Old Scotney Castle (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Cousley Wood includes Bewl Water.
What we are asked to look at in Cousley Wood
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
We are often asked to look at:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
If you look after a building such as Uplands Community College, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
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. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.