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Framfield Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Framfield? We carry out roof surveys in Framfield and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Framfield
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Uckfield station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For an older house near a landmark such as St Thomas à Becket Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Framfield is about 1 mile east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Framfield can all book roof surveys. Across East Sussex, we cover Framfield. Brighton is in our area too.
All of TN22 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof surveys to properties on The Street, Preston Grove and Framelle Mount and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Framfield: Etchingwood (1 mile north-east), Uckfield (1 mile west), Blackboys (1 mile east), Potter's Green (2 miles north) and Buxted (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
What’s near Framfield
Around Framfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Uckfield College, Hempstead Meadow and Hare & Hounds pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Framfield is Uckfield station, about 1.6 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (1.2 miles west) and Tickerage Castle (0.8 miles east). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
Roof survey in Framfield: what you get
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the loft space where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and natural slate, and people most frequently book us about water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and valley linings that have cracked or split.
Some older homes in villages like Framfield are 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.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Framfield (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Framfield
Can a landlord with a rental near Uckfield station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Framfield?
Yes, Framfield is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Framfield?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
Your report arrives by email. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Framfield can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Why act early in Framfield
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. For older village homes like those around Framfield, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Nearby places to Framfield
What else we do in Framfield
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and South East England. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Framfield
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
When to book a survey in Framfield
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
If you look after a building like Framfield Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs