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Roof survey in Flowers Green, East Sussex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Flowers Green and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Photograph stains when they appear
File the report with your other home documents. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Flowers Green
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. Common reasons to book are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, on chimney stacks, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Flowers Green (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Older cottages and farmhouses around Flowers Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Flowers Green
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
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 do not climb up for a closer look.
FAQs for Flowers Green
Is the coastal weather around Flowers Green hard on roofs?
It can do. Flowers Green is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Flowers Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Flowers Green?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
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.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Flowers Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
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What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A full building survey of the property
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
What we’re asked to look at in Flowers Green
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn or blocked valleys
Anyone responsible for a site like Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Nearby places to Flowers Green
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Roof surveys in Flowers Green: local notes
Flowers Green lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Landlords with a home close to Pevensey Bay station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Horselunges Manor lies about 3.4 miles west, so building around Flowers Green goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Flowers Green is about 3 miles east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. If you are in Flowers Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Flowers Green is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Roof surveys in BN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Chapel Row (1 mile north), Golden Cross (1 mile south-west), Herstmonceux (1 mile north), Windmill Hill (1 mile north-east) and Stunts Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Flowers Green
Around Flowers Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Woolpack Inn. Flowers Green’s nearest station is Pevensey Bay station, about 4.4 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Herstmonceux Castle (1 mile south-east) and Amberstone Hospital (2.2 miles west).