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Roof survey in Tide Mills, East Sussex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Tide Mills, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Standing water on a flat roof
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges frequently cracks on tiled roofs. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar, as wind can lift them.
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Roof survey in Tide Mills: 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 inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. Typical surveys look at cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, across lead flashings, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys.
In a village or hamlet like Tide Mills, 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 frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Tide Mills (BN25, BN9)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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.
Useful tips for Tide Mills property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
We email the report to you. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Roof surveys around Tide Mills
Tide Mills lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live near a park such as Castle Hill, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For site and facilities teams at buildings like UTC@Harbourside, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Tide Mills is about 1 mile south-east of Newhaven, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Tide Mills and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across East Sussex, we cover Tide Mills and the places around it. Brighton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: BN25 and BN9. Local streets include Hurdis Road, Seaford Road and Newhaven Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Tide Mills: Bishopstone (1 mile north-east), Norton (1 mile north-east), Newhaven (1 mile north-west), Denton (1 mile north) and South Heighton (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles east), Lewes (7 miles north-west), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (13 miles north), Peacehaven (3 miles west) and Telscombe (4 miles west).
Near you in Tide Mills
Around Tide Mills, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Hope Inn, Castle Hill and St Peter's School, among other places. The closest station to Tide Mills is Bishopstone (Sussex) station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Arlington Castle (4.8 miles north-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (under half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Tide Mills include Itford Hill.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Tide Mills can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
For a price for roof surveys in Tide Mills, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Common questions in Tide Mills
Can a landlord with a rental near Bishopstone (Sussex) station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Tide Mills listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from ground level, windows and the roof space.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
What we’re asked to look at in Tide Mills
Some damage starts inside the loft space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It is often mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Landlords with a home close to Bishopstone (Sussex) station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- When you will get the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report