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Roof survey in Fairwarp, East Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Fairwarp, with photos and a clear written report.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Standing water on a flat roof
Your questions about roof surveys in Fairwarp
Will you come out to Fairwarp?
Yes. Fairwarp is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Buxted station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is emailed to you.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Roof survey in Fairwarp
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you’ve noticed slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and loose ridge or hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, on clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and lead flashings alike.
In a village or hamlet like Fairwarp, 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 what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Fairwarp (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. They get particular attention in every survey.
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. For older village homes like those around Fairwarp, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why us?
- A report with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Also near Fairwarp
What else we do in Fairwarp
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Fairwarp
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so check with the council. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Buxted station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Fairwarp is about 4 miles south-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Fairwarp can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Fairwarp is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Here we cover the TN22 postcode area for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Oldlands Hill, Hop Garden and Back Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include High Hurstwood (1 mile east), Five Ash Down (1 mile south), Sweethaws (2 miles north-east), Crowborough (4 miles north-east) and Marden's Hill (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Uckfield (4 miles south), Polegate (15 miles south-east), South Malling (11 miles south) and Heathfield (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Fairwarp
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Foresters Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Buxted station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Fairwarp include Brickfield Meadow.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a hamlet or village like Fairwarp, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Do you need a roof survey in Fairwarp?
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St John the Evangelist Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their report turnaround times
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof