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Roof survey in Newick, East Sussex
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- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Newick
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and debris building up in roof valleys.
In a village or hamlet like Newick, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Newick (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Newick: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Newick is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Uckfield station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- File the report with your home documents
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Let us know about past leaks
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Around Newick, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Also in Newick
What a roof survey looks like in Newick
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For an older house near a landmark such as Zion Chapel, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Trees in and around Sheffield Park Garden shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Newick is about 4 miles west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Newick across London and South East England. Our East Sussex coverage includes Newick. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: BN8. Whether your property is on High Street, Church Road and Station Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Founthill (1 mile south-east), North Chailey (1 mile west), Chailey (1 mile south-west), South Street (2 miles south-west) and Down Street (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (4 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Newick
We work in homes and buildings around Sheffield Park Garden and The Royal Oak Inn, among other places. Newick’s nearest station is Uckfield station, roughly 3.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (4 miles east) and Heaven Farm Museum (3.2 miles north). The countryside around Newick includes Brickfield Meadow.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
What we’re asked to look at in Newick
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
Look out for signs like these:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Anyone responsible for a site like Newick Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before you book
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the inside of the roof is included