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Roof Survey in Swaile's Green
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Swaile's Green. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
What a roof survey looks like in Swaile's Green
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building like Staplecross Methodist Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Robertsbridge station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Swaile's Green is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. If you’re in Swaile's Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Swaile's Green is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for roof surveys. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across TN32 for roof surveys. If you are just outside Swaile's Green, we cover Cripp's Corner (1 mile north), Staplecross (1 mile north-east), Whatlington (2 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (2 miles south) and Snagshall (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Polegate (15 miles south-west) and Hastings Old Town (8 miles south).
What’s near Swaile's Green
Around Swaile's Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Hart pub and Vinehall School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.1 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Conquest Hospital (5.4 miles south) and Nortons Farm Museum (3 miles south). For a walk, there’s Senlac Hill.
Roof survey in Swaile's Green: what you get
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. We survey clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and lead flashings, and people most frequently book us about torn or sagging underlay and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
Some older homes in villages like Swaile's Green are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Swaile's Green (TN32)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere like Swaile's Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Swaile's Green
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Common roof problems in Swaile's Green
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
We are often asked to look at:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Durhamford Manor lies about 1.2 miles south, so building around Swaile's Green goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Prices for roof surveys in Swaile's Green
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common questions in Swaile's Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Robertsbridge station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Swaile's Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
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Also in Swaile's Green
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Keep the roof space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.