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Friston Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Friston from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Standing water on a flat roof
Why act early in Friston
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Friston, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Plain-English reports with photos
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
About our roof survey in Friston
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. If you’ve noticed debris building up in roof valleys and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges, hips and valleys, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Houses in smaller places like Friston can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Friston (BN20)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
We will usually ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Signs you need a roof survey in Friston
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Loose chimney pots
If you let a flat or house near Eastbourne station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
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What a roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
Roof surveys around Friston
Friston is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further 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.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Simon and St Jude, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Alfriston Clergy House, about 3.7 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Friston. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Friston is about 4 miles south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. If you are in Friston, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Friston is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: BN20. That includes homes and businesses on Dene Side, Dene Close and Michel Close. Close by, we survey roofs in East Dean (1 mile south-west), Birling Gap (1 mile south), Jevington (2 miles north), Old Town (3 miles east) and Meads (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (4 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles north-east), Seaford (4 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north) and Uckfield (15 miles north).
Landmarks near Friston
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Tiger Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Eastbourne station, about 3.2 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (3 miles north). Open spaces near Friston include Combe Hill.
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. A visit to Friston is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- 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.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Your questions about roof surveys in Friston
Can a landlord with a rental near Eastbourne station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is Friston within the area you cover?
Yes, Friston is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
How do I book a survey in Friston?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.