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Saddlescombe Roof Survey
Independent roof surveys in Saddlescombe. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Landlords, agents and block managers in Saddlescombe
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Saddlescombe
We survey roofs in Saddlescombe and across London and the South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are torn or sagging underlay and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs.
Village roofs often 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Saddlescombe (BN45)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
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What we are asked to look at in Saddlescombe
Some damage starts inside the roof space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Living close to Waterhall is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the price includes VAT
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey typically takes between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Saddlescombe can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from every 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.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Saddlescombe: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hassocks station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Is the coastal weather around Saddlescombe hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. 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 does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
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.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Roof surveys around Saddlescombe
Saddlescombe lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Historic houses such as Portslade Manor, about 3.3 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Saddlescombe goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
The streets around a church such as The Church of the Holy Trinity are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Hassocks station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Saddlescombe is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Saddlescombe is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small.
Surveys in BN45 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Saddlescombe: Pyecombe (1 mile north-east), Waterhall (2 miles south-east), Westdene (2 miles south-east), Patcham (3 miles south-east) and West Blatchington (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles south-west).
What’s near Saddlescombe
Around Saddlescombe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Waterhall and Royal Oak pub. The closest station to Saddlescombe is Hassocks station, roughly 3.2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Montefiore Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
How we price roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.