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Roof survey in Litlington, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Litlington.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Rural addresses near Litlington can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Roof survey in Litlington
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. 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. 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 clay and concrete tiles, flat roofs and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are torn or sagging underlay and worn or blocked valleys.
Village roofs frequently 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Litlington (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
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, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted, particularly at the verges and ridge.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
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 will confirm the price before booking.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
Litlington: your questions answered
Is Litlington within the area you cover?
Yes. Litlington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is the coastal weather around Litlington hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Litlington is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Also near Litlington
Other services in Litlington
What a roof survey looks like in Litlington
Litlington lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Michael the Archangel: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Alfriston Clergy House, about 0.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Litlington. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Litlington is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Litlington and the rest of East Sussex. Our East Sussex coverage includes Litlington. Brighton is in our area too.
Every address in BN26 is within our area for roof surveys. Streets in the area include The Street, Clapham Lane and Litlington Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Litlington, we cover Lullington (1 mile north), Dukes Green (1 mile west), Alfriston (1 mile north), Winton (1 mile north) and Milton Street (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Litlington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Plough And Harrow Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Litlington is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.1 miles west) and Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (0.8 miles north). Not far away are Combe Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
When to book a survey in Litlington
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Torn or sagging underlay
If you let a flat or house near Berwick (Sussex) station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection