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Roof survey in Ticehurst, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Ticehurst.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ticehurst
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. If you’ve noticed debris building up in roof valleys and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Ticehurst 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Ticehurst (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Ticehurst
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What we’re asked to look at in Ticehurst
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Loose chimney pots
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Standing water on a flat roof
For an older house near a landmark like St Mary's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Their report turnaround times
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Check we can open the loft hatch
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
Roof surveys around Ticehurst
With Scotney Castle about 3.2 miles north, Ticehurst sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building like Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Stonegate station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Ticehurst is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ticehurst. Across East Sussex, we cover Ticehurst and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN5 postcode area for roof surveys. Streets in the area include High Street, Springfields and Farthing Hill. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Three Leg Cross (1 mile north-west), Flimwell (2 miles east), Stonecrouch (2 miles north), Burgh Hill (3 miles south-east) and Etchingham (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles west), St Leonards (15 miles south-east) and Uckfield (14 miles west).
What’s near Ticehurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Chequers Public House. The closest station to Ticehurst is Stonegate station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Finchcocks Musical Museum (4 miles north) and Ticehurst House Hospital (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Ticehurst includes Bewl Water.
What we can’t see
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Ticehurst frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. For an older or listed building in a place like Ticehurst, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ticehurst
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Ticehurst questions
I let a flat near Stonegate station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Is my home in Ticehurst listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What if it rains on the day?
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. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
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, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.