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Roof Survey in Milton Street
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Milton Street. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Useful tips for Milton Street property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Photograph stains when they appear
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
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. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Roof survey in Milton Street
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a close look. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey flat roofs, the roof space and lead flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are torn or sagging underlay and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
Somewhere as small as Milton Street, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Milton Street (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
What a roof survey looks like in Milton Street
Milton Street lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Alfriston Clergy House lies about 1.1 miles south-west, so building around Milton Street goes back a long way. 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. Anyone responsible for a site like Alfriston School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Milton Street is about 4 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Milton Street, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our East Sussex coverage includes Milton Street. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Milton Street include Wilmington (1 mile north-east), Winton (1 mile west), Alfriston (1 mile south-west), Lullington (1 mile south-west) and Dukes Green (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (4 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (5 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
What’s near Milton Street
In Milton Street, that means homes and buildings near The Sussex Ox pub and the streets around them. Milton Street’s nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.8 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (4.4 miles south-east) and Burlough Castle (under half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
Milton Street: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Milton Street?
It can do. Milton Street is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you come out to Milton Street?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I book a survey in Milton Street?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
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.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes an hour or two for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Prices for roof surveys in Milton Street
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
What we’re asked to look at in Milton Street
Some damage starts inside the loft space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Loose chimney pots
The streets around a church such as St Mary and St Peter's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is added on top
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere like Milton Street needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- 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
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.