East Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Down Street
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Down Street, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
How a roof survey works in Down Street
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’s safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey chimney stacks, lead flashings and natural slate, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching.
Older buildings in small places like Down Street may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Down Street (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs, and we note its condition.
Down Street homes and their roofs
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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Landlords with a home close to Uckfield station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Living close to West Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take a building like Fletching Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Down Street is about 3 miles north-west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Down Street across London and South East England. Down Street is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Surveys in TN22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Down Street include Maresfield (1 mile east), Budlett's Common (2 miles east), Newick (3 miles south-west), Founthill (3 miles south-west) and Ridgewood (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles south-east) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
Near you in Down Street
In Down Street, that means homes and buildings near West Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Down Street is Uckfield station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Uckfield Community Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Heaven Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time. In a small place like Down Street, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. 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.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Your questions about roof surveys in Down Street
Is my home in Down Street listed or in a conservation area?
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.
I let a flat near Uckfield station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you cover Down Street?
Yes. We carry out roof surveys in Down Street, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the loft space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Keep the report with your property records
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
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The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Down Street 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, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.