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Roof Survey in Lower Dicker
Roof surveys in Lower Dicker from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Worn or blocked valleys
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lower Dicker
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, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
How a roof survey works in Lower Dicker
We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. Typical surveys look at loose chimney pots and cracked mortar along the ridge, on lead flashings, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
In a small place like Lower Dicker, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Lower Dicker (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Lower Dicker: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Lower Dicker is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
I let a flat near Berwick (Sussex) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Is Lower Dicker in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Lower Dicker and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Places near Lower Dicker
Other services in Lower Dicker
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Lower Dicker
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Horselunges Manor, about 1.2 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lower Dicker. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hellingly Community Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Berwick (Sussex) station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take an older house close to Zoar Strict Baptist Chapel: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Lower Dicker is about 2 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Lower Dicker is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Lower Dicker is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Roof surveys in BN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof survey at a property on Hackhurst Lane, Diamond Drive and Court Lodge Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Lower Dicker include Lower Horsebridge (1 mile east), Nash Street (1 mile north-west), Tile Hurst (1 mile south-east), Upper Dicker (1 mile south-west) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west) and Crowborough (12 miles north).
What’s near Lower Dicker
In Lower Dicker, that means homes and buildings near Hailsham Community College and Bede's Prep School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 3.9 miles south-west. A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (3.5 miles north) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (1.8 miles east).
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
For a price for roof surveys in Lower Dicker, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older roofs in small places like Lower Dicker can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.