East Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Mayfield
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Mayfield, with photos and a clear written report.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Loose chimney pots
Roof survey in Mayfield: what you get
Our roof surveys cover Mayfield and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate, and people most often book us about valley linings that have cracked or split and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Mayfield (TN20)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a roof survey in Mayfield?
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
Problems we come across often include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Loose chimney pots
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Anyone responsible for a site like Mayfield Church of England Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Also in Mayfield
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Mayfield
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older rural homes like those around Mayfield can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Mayfield, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Mayfield questions
How do I find out if my home in Mayfield is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Mayfield?
Yes. Mayfield is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Mayfield
Letting agents and landlords in Mayfield book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Local roofs in Mayfield
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. About 4.3 miles north-east lies Wadhurst Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Mayfield has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St. Dunstan, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Crowborough station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Mayfield is about 5 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. If you’re in Mayfield, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. Crawley is in our area too.
All of TN20 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof surveys to properties on High Street, Station Road and Star Lane. Other places close to Mayfield include Wellbrook (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile north-east), Woolbridge (1 mile west), Argos Hill (1 mile north-west) and Rusher's Cross (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles north-west), Uckfield (8 miles south-west) and Polegate (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Mayfield
Around Mayfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Leonards-Mayfield School and The Royal Oak Inn and the streets around them. Mayfield’s nearest station is Crowborough station, about 3.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Mayfield include Crowborough Country Park.
Why get it checked now?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Around Mayfield, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.