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Roof Survey in Flimwell
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Flimwell, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Flimwell
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We’re frequently asked to look into flashings that have come away from the wall and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, across chimney stacks, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles.
Older buildings in small places like Flimwell 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Flimwell (TN5)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around Flimwell
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Scotney Castle, about 3.1 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Flimwell. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you live in an older home near St Augustine's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Flimwell is about 10 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. If you’re in Flimwell, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN5 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on High Street, London Road and Corner Farm Close and the roads around them. With the B2087 close by, Flimwell is simple for us to get to for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Flimwell: Stonecrouch (2 miles north-west), Ticehurst (2 miles west), Three Leg Cross (2 miles west), Cooper's Corner (2 miles south-east) and Bedgebury Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (14 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south), Hailsham (15 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles west), St Leonards (14 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Flimwell
For rail, the closest station is Etchingham station, about 3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (2 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
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Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
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. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: 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 between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Flimwell frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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 ground level, 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 photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in Flimwell
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Loose chimney pots
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
For landlords with property near Etchingham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Questions from Flimwell
Will you come out to Flimwell?
Yes, Flimwell is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Etchingham 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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
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 the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Why act early in Flimwell
Before you put a home on the market, it is useful to know the roof’s condition. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. For older village homes like those around Flimwell, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.