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Laughton Roof Survey
Roof surveys around Laughton, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Laughton 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.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
To get a price for roof surveys in Laughton, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Laughton
We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
In a small place like Laughton, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Laughton (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Let us know about past leaks
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
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.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
Signs you need a roof survey in Laughton
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, especially near trees.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Their report turnaround times
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A full building survey of the property
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Laughton
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Laughton homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Glyndebourne, about 3.4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Laughton. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. Anyone responsible for a site like Laughton Community Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Laughton is about 5 miles south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Laughton is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We work across the BN8 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Shortgate Lane, Lewes Road and Pound Lane, all of which we cover. Laughton is on the B2124, so it is easy for us to get to. Other places close to Laughton include Ripe (2 miles south), Golden Cross (2 miles east), Wickstreet (4 miles south-east), Selmeston (4 miles south) and Berwick (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (6 miles south-east) and Crowborough (11 miles north).
Around Laughton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Roebuck Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Glynde station, about 3.9 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (5 miles north) and Uckfield Community Hospital (4.8 miles north). The countryside around Laughton includes Cliffe Hill.
Common questions in Laughton
Is Laughton within the area you cover?
Yes, Laughton is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
I let a flat near Glynde station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. 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 I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the roof space.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East frequently have clay plain tiles. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails often corrode first. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips that show past repairs.