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Selmeston Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Selmeston from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Selmeston, 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Selmeston, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Selmeston
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run seven days a week, so it is easy to find a day that suits. Common reasons to book are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, on ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
In a small place like Selmeston, many roofs stand in the open, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Selmeston (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
Common roof problems in Selmeston
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their insurance cover
FAQs for Selmeston
Will you come out to Selmeston?
Yes, Selmeston is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s 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 phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
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 applicable.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Mention any damp patches as you book
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at, as far as we can safely see them. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Local roofs in Selmeston
About 1.2 miles west lies Charleston Farmhouse, a reminder of how long the area around Selmeston has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Berwick (Sussex) station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Selmeston is about 5 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Selmeston and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We cover every part of the BN26 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on The Street and Lewes Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Selmeston: Alciston (1 mile south), Berwick (1 mile east), Ripe (2 miles north), Winton (2 miles south) and Wickstreet (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
Local landmarks in Selmeston
We work in homes and buildings around The Barley Mow pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Selmeston is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1 mile east. Well-known places in the area include Drusillas Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Selmeston include Firle Beacon.