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Southover Roof Survey
Need a roof survey in Southover? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Roof survey in Southover
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. Common reasons to book are valley linings that have cracked or split and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, on clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space.
Around Southover, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Southover (BN7, BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. Blocked gutters on homes around Southover overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
When to book a survey in Southover
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.
Problems we come across often include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
If you own a rental within reach of Lewes station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is added on top
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Let us know about past leaks
- Keep the report with your property records
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
What a roof survey looks like in Southover
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Anne of Cleves House, about 0.2 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Southover. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Western Road Community Primary School will know that 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 such as Church of St Michael, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Southover is about 1 mile south-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Surveys in Southover work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Across East Sussex, we cover Southover. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We cover every part of the BN7 and BN8 postcode area for roof surveys. Local streets include Ham Lane, New Road and Bell Lane, and we cover them all. Being close to the A277 and A2029, Southover is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Cliffe (1 mile north-east), Lewes (1 mile north-west), South Malling (1 mile north), Iford (2 miles south-west) and Offham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
Landmarks near Southover
Typical jobs here are in homes near Kings Head pub, Priory School and Railway Land and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Southover itself: Lewes station. Nearby you will also find Lewes Castle (within half a mile north-west) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Cliffe Hill and Southerham Farm.
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Your questions about roof surveys in Southover
How do I find out if my home in Southover is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
I let a flat near Lewes station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do you cover Southover?
Yes. We cover Southover and the rest of East Sussex. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a survey in Southover, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
For a price for roof surveys in Southover, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and South East England. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is frequently nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys