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Roof Survey in Stonegate
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Stonegate, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Checking the roof from ground level
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 booking and it will help the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Roof survey in Stonegate
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you’re worried about condensation or damp timbers in the loft and loose ridge or hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Stonegate, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Stonegate (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, it usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Stonegate can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Stonegate homes and their roofs
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Stonegate Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Stonegate is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Stonegate is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our East Sussex coverage includes Stonegate. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN5 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Station Road, Forge Field and Lymden Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Stonegate include Wallcrouch (1 mile north), Shover's Green (1 mile north-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles north), Witherenden Hill (2 miles south-west) and Holton Hill (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles west), St Leonards (14 miles south-east) and Uckfield (13 miles west).
Landmarks near Stonegate
The nearest railway station is Stonegate station, roughly 1 mile south-west of the centre. A little further out are Old Scotney Castle (4.4 miles north) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Stonegate include Bewl Water.
Signs you need a roof survey in Stonegate
The underlay under the coverings matters too. 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.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
If you own a rental within reach of Stonegate station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their insurance cover
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Let us know about past leaks
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Common questions in Stonegate
Will you come out to Stonegate?
Yes, Stonegate is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can a landlord with a rental near Stonegate station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Stonegate?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: 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.
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded, as wind can lift them.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it’s relevant. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
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What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys