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Horney Common Roof Survey
Roof surveys across Horney Common, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof survey in Horney Common
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. If you’ve noticed leaking gutter joints and downpipes and flashings that have come away from the wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Horney Common, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Horney Common (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Horney Common 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.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Common roof problems in Horney Common
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Problems we come across often include:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Standing water on a flat roof
If you let a flat or house near Buxted station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
Local roofs in Horney Common
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Older houses across Sussex often 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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live in an older home near Christ Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Horney Common is about 3 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We visit Horney Common as part of our work across East Sussex. Across East Sussex, we cover Horney Common. There’s also a page for Crawley.
We work across the TN22 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Old Forge Lane and Tylers Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Horney Common, we cover Nutley (2 miles north-west), Duddleswell (2 miles north), Furner's Green (3 miles west), Chelwood Common (3 miles north-west) and Chelwood Gate (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (10 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles south), Newhaven (15 miles south) and Peacehaven (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Horney Common
Around Horney Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Foresters Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Buxted station, roughly 2.8 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Uckfield Community Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Tickerage Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Horney Common include Brickfield Meadow.
How we price roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Horney Common
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Your questions about roof surveys in Horney Common
Can a landlord with a rental near Buxted station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Is Horney Common within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it typically takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Report times depend on the package.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.