East Sussex · London and the South East
Glynde Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Glynde, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roof survey in Glynde
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. Common reasons to book are valley linings that have cracked or split and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and lead flashings.
Somewhere as small as Glynde, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Glynde (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
For a price for your roof in Glynde, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Glynde, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. 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.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What a roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
FAQs for Glynde
Is my home in Glynde listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Glynde station?
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 carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Is Glynde in your area?
Yes. We cover Glynde and the rest of East Sussex. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Glynde. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Towns and villages near Glynde
Also in Glynde
What a roof survey looks like in Glynde
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Glynde station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Glynde Place lies about 0.1 miles north, so building around Glynde goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Glynde is about 3 miles east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Glynde and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Glynde is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for roof surveys. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in BN8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Lacys Hill and Ranscombe Lane. We also cover the places around Glynde: Glyndebourne (1 mile north), Firle (1 mile south-east), Ashton Green (2 miles north), Ringmer (2 miles north) and Cliffe (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (11 miles south-east), Seaford (6 miles south), Lewes (3 miles west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north) and Uckfield (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Glynde
We work in homes and buildings around Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form, Lewes and Laughton Levels and Firle Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Glynde itself: Glynde station. Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (2.7 miles west) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Glynde include Cliffe Hill and Southerham Farm.
Why act early in Glynde
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. Around Glynde, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.