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Roof Survey in Kingston near Lewes
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Kingston near Lewes. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof survey in Kingston near Lewes
We survey roofs in Kingston near Lewes and across London and the South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’re worried about worn or blocked valleys and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Kingston near Lewes may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Kingston near Lewes (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kingston near Lewes
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. Older and listed buildings around Kingston near Lewes may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent look at the roof
Common questions in Kingston near Lewes
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Kingston near Lewes?
It can do. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Kingston near Lewes is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How do I find out if my home in Kingston near Lewes is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it typically takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
More services for Kingston near Lewes
Roof surveys around Kingston near Lewes
Kingston near Lewes lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there’s 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, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Historic houses such as Anne of Cleves House, about 1.5 miles north-east, show how far back building around Kingston near Lewes goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. If you own a rental within reach of Lewes station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. The streets around a church such as St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes) are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Kingston near Lewes is about 2 miles south-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. Roofs in Kingston near Lewes get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex.
We survey roofs across the BN7 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on The Street, Monckton Way and Mushroom Field or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Kingston near Lewes include Iford (1 mile south-east), Northease (2 miles south-east), Southover (2 miles north-east), Lewes (2 miles north-east) and Cliffe (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (9 miles north-east), Newhaven (5 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (4 miles south).
What’s near Kingston near Lewes
In Kingston near Lewes, that means homes and buildings near Priory School and Juggs Arms Public House, among other places. The closest station to Kingston near Lewes is Lewes station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (2.6 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Southerham Farm and Offham Hill.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere like Kingston near Lewes needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate