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Roof Survey in Plumpton
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Plumpton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Debris building up in roof valleys
About our roof survey in Plumpton
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We survey the roof space, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are leaning or weathered chimney stacks and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings.
Some older homes in villages like Plumpton are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Plumpton (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. Older cottages and farmhouses around Plumpton can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Plumpton
- Photos and a written report every time
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Plumpton needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
How to book
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Photograph stains when they appear
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Common questions in Plumpton
Can a landlord with a rental near Plumpton station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Plumpton listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
Local roofs in Plumpton
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Anne of Cleves House about 4 miles south-east, Plumpton sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Plumpton station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Plumpton is about 4 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Plumpton can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Plumpton is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Brighton.
All of BN7 is within our area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Plumpton Lane and Ditchling Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in East Chiltington (1 mile north-east), Streat (1 mile north-west), Chiltington (2 miles north-east), Plumpton Green (2 miles north) and Cooksbridge (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south-east), Hailsham (14 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (9 miles south-east).
Around Plumpton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Half Moon Inn, among other places. The closest station to Plumpton is Plumpton station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (3.7 miles west). For a walk, there’s Malling Down and Blackcap.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Plumpton
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.