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Roof survey in Sedlescombe, East Sussex
Roof surveys in Sedlescombe and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Loose chimney pots
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
Roof survey in Sedlescombe
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. Common reasons to book are worn lead at chimneys and abutments and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, on ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and lead flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Sedlescombe, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Sedlescombe (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Sedlescombe
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That’s why we check them closely.
What we’re asked to look at in Sedlescombe
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Landlords with a home close to Battle station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before you book
- What experience they bring
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Places near Sedlescombe
Other services in Sedlescombe
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Sedlescombe
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Sedlescombe, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
What we do, 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. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Around Sedlescombe, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Local roofs in Sedlescombe
With Durhamford Manor about 0.7 miles north-west, Sedlescombe sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Sedlescombe CofE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Sedlescombe is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Sedlescombe can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our East Sussex coverage includes Sedlescombe and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
We work across TN33 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on The Street, Orchard Way and Park Shaw and the roads around them. Other places close to Sedlescombe include Whatlington (1 mile west), Kent Street (2 miles south), Swaile's Green (2 miles north), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north) and Telham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Sedlescombe
Sedlescombe’s nearest station is Battle station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles south) and Conquest Hospital (3.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Sedlescombe: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Battle station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Do you cover smaller places like Sedlescombe?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
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.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, like serious sagging, we will say so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.