East Sussex · London and the South East
Punnett's Town Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Punnett's Town, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Roof survey in Punnett's Town: what you get
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. If you are worried about lifted, split or missing lead flashings and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, natural slate and the roof space alike.
Somewhere as small as Punnett's Town, 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Punnett's Town (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around Punnett's Town
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Bateman's, about 3.6 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Punnett's Town. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Stonegate station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Punnett's Town is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Roofs in Punnett's Town get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Punnett's Town is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for roof surveys. Brighton is in our area too.
Roof surveys in TN21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer roof surveys to properties on Sands Close, Pont Close and Upper Greenwoods Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Rushlake Green (1 mile south), Burwash Common (2 miles north-east), Dallington (2 miles south-east), Wood's Corner (3 miles east) and Burwash Weald (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Punnett's Town
We work in homes and buildings around The Three Cups Inn and Heathfield Community College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Stonegate station, about 4.7 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (2.1 miles south-east) and Hellingly Hospital (5.3 miles south). For a walk, there’s Selwyns Wood.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Places near Punnett's Town
What else we do in Punnett's Town
Signs you need a roof survey in Punnett's Town
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Punnetts Town Community Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges frequently cracks on tiled roofs. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded, as wind can lift them.
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.
Why act early in Punnett's Town
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time. Older and listed buildings around Punnett's Town may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices quoted always include 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 choose Independent Roof Survey in Punnett's Town
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Your questions about roof surveys in Punnett's Town
Can a landlord with a rental near Stonegate station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Punnett's Town?
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 as you book.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s emailed to you.
What a roof survey does not cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Punnett's Town can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.