East Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Sweethaws
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Sweethaws, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Useful tips for Sweethaws property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Leave roof access to professionals
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. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
How a roof survey works in Sweethaws
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, 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. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’ve noticed worn lead at chimneys and abutments and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Sweethaws, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Sweethaws (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Sweethaws
Also in Sweethaws
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Sweethaws
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you own a rental within reach of Crowborough station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Sweethaws is about 2 miles south-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Bookings from Sweethaws are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Sweethaws is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN6 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Sweethaws: High Hurstwood (1 mile south), Crowborough (2 miles north-east), Fairwarp (2 miles south-west), Jarvis Brook (2 miles north-east) and Marden's Hill (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Lewes (12 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Sweethaws
We work in homes and buildings around The Crow & Gate inn. Sweethaws’s nearest station is Crowborough station, roughly 2.2 miles east. A little further out are Tickerage Castle (4.6 miles south) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sweethaws include Crowborough Country Park.
FAQs for Sweethaws
I let a flat near Crowborough station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Sweethaws?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and South East England. Widespread slipping normally points to corroded nails, which we describe in the report.
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
How we price roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a village or hamlet like Sweethaws, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
To get a price for roof surveys in Sweethaws, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Signs you need a roof survey in Sweethaws
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. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
If you look after a building like Beacon Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report