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Roof Survey in Ridgewood
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Ridgewood. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
When to book a survey in Ridgewood
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
If you let a flat or house near Uckfield station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Roof survey in Ridgewood: what you get
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, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and leaning or weathered chimney stacks.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Ridgewood drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Ridgewood (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Ridgewood: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ridgewood?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
I let a flat near Uckfield station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Report times depend on the package.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
Also near Ridgewood
What else we do in Ridgewood
Prices for roof surveys in Ridgewood
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ridgewood
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Harlands Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live near a park such as Hempstead Meadow, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Ridgewood is about 1 mile south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We carry out roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Ridgewood and nearby. Ridgewood is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for roof surveys. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN22 is within our area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on New Road, Lewes Road and Wares Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Ridgewood: Little Horsted (1 mile south-west), Isfield (2 miles south-west), Budlett's Common (2 miles north), Rose Hill (2 miles south-west) and Maresfield (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Around Ridgewood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Uckfield College, The Highlands pub and Hempstead Meadow, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Uckfield station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Tickerage Castle (2.4 miles east). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Being in a smaller place like Ridgewood doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. Around Ridgewood, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.