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Dukes Green Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Dukes Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
What happens on the day
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Dukes Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know 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.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
How a roof survey works in Dukes Green
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked mortar along the ridge and worn lead at chimneys and abutments.
In a small place like Dukes Green, 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 report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Dukes Green (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
For a price for your roof in Dukes Green, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Dukes Green questions
I let a flat near Berwick (Sussex) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Dukes Green is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
How long does a roof survey take?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Nearby places to Dukes Green
What else we do in Dukes Green
When to book a survey in Dukes Green
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
We are often asked to look at:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Torn or sagging underlay
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Michael the Archangel are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What they will not be able to tell you
Roof surveys around Dukes Green
Dukes Green lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like Alfriston School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Alfriston Clergy House, about 0.5 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Dukes Green. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Dukes Green is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Dukes Green and nearby. Across East Sussex, we cover Dukes Green. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Every address in BN26 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Lullington (1 mile north-east), Alfriston (1 mile north), Winton (1 mile north), Milton Street (1 mile north-east) and Alciston (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (12 miles north).
Around Dukes Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Dean's Place Hotel, among other places. The closest station to Dukes Green is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (3.8 miles west) and Arlington Castle (1.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.