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Roof Survey in Rodmell
Roof surveys in Rodmell from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
About our roof survey in Rodmell
Our roof surveys cover Rodmell and the wider South East. Visits run on any day of the week. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you’re ready to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’ve noticed loose ridge or hip tiles and standing water on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Older buildings in small places like Rodmell may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Rodmell (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rodmell homes and their roofs
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Rodmell, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Monk's House lies about 0.4 miles north-east, so building around Rodmell goes back a long way. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. Trees in and around Lewes and Laughton Levels shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you let a flat or house near Southease station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Rodmell is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rodmell and nearby. Across East Sussex, we cover Rodmell and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Surveys in BN7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Mill Lane, Badgers Dene and The Paddocks. We also cover the places around Rodmell: Northease (1 mile north-west), Iford (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles south-east), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west) and Telscombe (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles north), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Rodmell
Typical jobs here are in homes near Lewes and Laughton Levels, among other places. Rodmell’s nearest station is Southease station, roughly 0.9 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (2.7 miles north). The countryside around Rodmell includes Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
What a roof survey does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A structural engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Rodmell
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Rodmell, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted, particularly at the verges and ridge.
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Why get it checked now?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is frequently been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the loft space, we can often spot it sooner. In a place like Rodmell, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
FAQs for Rodmell
Is Rodmell within the area you cover?
Yes, Rodmell is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Southease station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
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 ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.