East Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Ripe
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Ripe. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Roof survey in Ripe: what you get
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where there’s safe access. You get a report with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are debris building up in roof valleys and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Ripe (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Ripe
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
For landlords with property near Berwick (Sussex) station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- When you’ll get the report
Roof surveys around Ripe
With Charleston Farmhouse about 2.3 miles south-west, Ripe sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Ripe is about 5 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ripe. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. There’s also a page for Brighton.
We work across BN8 for roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Carriage Mews, Channers Lane and Church Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Selmeston (2 miles south), Wickstreet (2 miles south-east), Laughton (2 miles north), Golden Cross (2 miles north-east) and Berwick (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles east) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Around Ripe
Around Ripe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Lamb Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hellingly Hospital Railway (5.1 miles east) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Firle Beacon.
Towns and villages near Ripe
Also in Ripe
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Let us know about past leaks
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
File the report with your other home documents. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ripe
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
FAQs for Ripe
Do you cover smaller places like Ripe?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Berwick (Sussex) station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Report times depend on the package.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Ripe needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.