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Hamsey Roof Survey
Need a roof survey in Hamsey? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof survey in Hamsey: what you get
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run on any day of the week, so it is easy to find a day that suits. Common reasons to book are blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, on natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space.
Older buildings in small places like Hamsey 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Hamsey (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Hamsey
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hamsey?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Hamsey?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
We email the report to you. 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.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
How we price roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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How the survey works
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 an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older rural homes like those around Hamsey can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Hamsey, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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What a roof survey looks like in Hamsey
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Hamsey has a long history of building, with Anne of Cleves House about 1.9 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Landlords with a home close to Cooksbridge station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Peter, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Trees in and around Railway Land shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Hamsey is about 1 mile north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Hamsey gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. Brighton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: BN8. If you’re just outside Hamsey, we cover Offham (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile south), Lewes (1 mile south), Cliffe (2 miles south) and Southover (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
Around Hamsey
Around Hamsey, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Railway Land, Priory School and The Blacksmiths Arms. Hamsey’s nearest station is Cooksbridge station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Lewes Castle (1.6 miles south) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Hamsey include Malling Down and Offham Hill.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- A full building survey of the property
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Hamsey
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen 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.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hamsey
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.