East Sussex · London and the South East
Rushlake Green Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Rushlake Green.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Rushlake Green. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof survey in Rushlake Green: what you get
Our roof surveys cover Rushlake Green and the wider South East. Visits run on any day of the week. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’re often asked to look into slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and flashings that have come away from the wall, on natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Rushlake Green (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Rushlake Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
Roof surveys in Rushlake Green: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Bateman's about 4.2 miles north-east, Rushlake Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you look after a building such as Heathfield Community College, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Rushlake Green is about 6 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. If you’re in Rushlake Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across East Sussex, we cover Rushlake Green. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We cover every part of the TN21 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Middle Lane, Rookery Lane and Back Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Rushlake Green include Punnett's Town (1 mile north), Dallington (2 miles east), Trolliloes (2 miles south), Wood's Corner (2 miles east) and Bodle Street Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (11 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (6 miles south-west).
What’s near Rushlake Green
Around Rushlake Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Horse And Groom Public House, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (3.3 miles west) and Hellingly Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
Do you need a roof survey in Rushlake Green?
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What experience they bring
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- When you’ll get the report
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Rushlake Green
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Questions from Rushlake Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rushlake Green?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Rushlake Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.