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Roof survey in Ringmer, East Sussex
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Ringmer and across East Sussex.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Ringmer questions
I let a flat near Glynde station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Ringmer listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
How long does the visit take?
The visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Roof survey in Ringmer
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you’ve noticed loose ridge or hip tiles and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around Ringmer, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Ringmer (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
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Signs you need a roof survey in Ringmer
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
If you own a rental within reach of Glynde station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is VAT included in the price?
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. A visit to Ringmer is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep the report with your property records
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
What a roof survey looks like in Ringmer
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Ringmer has a long history of building, with Glyndebourne about 1.1 miles south. If your house is among 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.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Ringmer Primary and Nursery School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Ringmer is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Ringmer, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Ashcroft Close, Springett Avenue and Danforth Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Ringmer include Ashton Green (1 mile east), Glyndebourne (1 mile south), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (2 miles south-west) and South Malling (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
Near you in Ringmer
In Ringmer, that means homes and buildings near The Anchor pub and Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form, among other places. The closest station to Ringmer is Glynde station, about 2.4 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (1.5 miles east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.