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North Chailey Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in North Chailey, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Roof survey in North Chailey
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run seven days a week, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. Common reasons to book are water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, across the roof space, natural slate and lead flashings.
Village roofs often 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 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.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- North Chailey (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
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.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Why it’s worth a survey now in North Chailey
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. In a place like North Chailey, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in North Chailey
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Plain-English reports with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
What a roof survey looks like in North Chailey
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Plumpton station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like Chailey Heritage School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to Church of Our Lady: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
North Chailey is about 4 miles south-east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. North Chailey is one of many places we visit across East Sussex. Across East Sussex, we cover North Chailey. Brighton is in our area too.
Every address in BN8 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Station Road, Downs View and Downs View Close or anywhere close by, we can help. You’ll find North Chailey on the A275, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around North Chailey: Chailey (1 mile south), Newick (1 mile east), South Street (2 miles south), Founthill (2 miles east) and Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (13 miles south).
Landmarks near North Chailey
We work in homes and buildings around Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Chailey School. North Chailey’s nearest station is Plumpton station, about 3.6 miles south-west. A little further out are Heaven Farm Museum (3.4 miles north) and Waterbury Castle (4.7 miles north). Not far away are Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Let us know about past leaks
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like North Chailey, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. 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.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Your questions about roof surveys in North Chailey
Do you cover smaller places like North Chailey?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in North Chailey is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate