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Roof survey in Plumpton Green, East Sussex
We carry out roof surveys in Plumpton Green and the rest of East Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose chimney pots
Common questions in Plumpton Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Plumpton station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Plumpton Green 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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it usually takes an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Report times depend on the package.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Can you check whether my roof contains 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.
Roof survey in Plumpton Green: what you get
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters that overflow in heavy rain and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings.
Somewhere as small as Plumpton Green, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Plumpton Green (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Plumpton Green homes and their roofs
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Plumpton station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Plumpton Green is about 3 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in East Sussex. Surveys in Plumpton Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Our East Sussex coverage includes Plumpton Green. Brighton is in our area too.
All of BN7 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Station Road, West Gate and Riddens Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in East Chiltington (1 mile south-east), Streat (1 mile south-west), South Chailey (2 miles east), Ditchling Common (2 miles north-west) and Plumpton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles south-east), Hailsham (15 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Plumpton Green
We work in homes and buildings around Chailey School and Fountain Inn. Plumpton Green has its own railway station: Plumpton station. Nearby you’ll also find Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Plumpton Green include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Blackcap.
Why get it checked now?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. In a small place like Plumpton Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Plumpton Green
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older roofs in small places like Plumpton Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
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. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
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Common roof problems in Plumpton Green
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn or blocked valleys
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Plumpton Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- When you’ll get the report