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Roof Survey in Hartfield
Wondering about the roof at a property in Hartfield? We carry out roof surveys in Hartfield and across East Sussex.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Loose chimney pots
- Torn or sagging underlay
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a village or hamlet like Hartfield, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Roof survey in Hartfield
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We survey flat roofs, chimney stacks and lead flashings, and people most often book us about leaning or weathered chimney stacks and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
Village roofs often 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Hartfield (TN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot 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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A full building survey of the property
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hartfield
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Photograph stains when they appear
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Hartfield: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hartfield?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Ashurst Kent station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
How long does a roof survey take?
It normally takes an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Report times depend on the package.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Local roofs in Hartfield
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 1.5 miles north-west lies Bassetts Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Hartfield has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Ashurst Kent station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Hartfield is about 4 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Hartfield is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Hartfield is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: TN7. If you need a roof survey at a property on High Street, Church Street and Rectory Field or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Balls Green (1 mile east), Teasley Mead (3 miles north-east), Ashurst (3 miles north-east), Groombridge (3 miles east) and Stone Cross (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crowborough (4 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east), Wadhurst (10 miles east), Ridgewood (10 miles south) and Ringmer (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Hartfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Anchor Inn, among other places. The closest station to Hartfield is Ashurst Kent station, about 2.6 miles north-east. A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4 miles south-east) and Bolebroke Castle (1.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Places near Hartfield
What else we do in Hartfield
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hartfield. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Do you need a roof survey in Hartfield?
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the survey will not cover