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Roof survey in Tidebrook, East Sussex
Roof surveys in Tidebrook from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
About our roof survey in Tidebrook
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. Typical surveys look at cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and debris building up in roof valleys, on the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
Older buildings in small places like Tidebrook may be 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Tidebrook (TN5)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
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.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Do you need a roof survey in Tidebrook?
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Debris building up in roof valleys
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What a roof survey looks like in Tidebrook
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Wadhurst Castle, about 2.3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tidebrook. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live near a park like Wadhurst Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. If you let a flat or house near Wadhurst station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Tidebrook is about 6 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We provide roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Tidebrook. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. There is also a page for Maidstone.
All of TN5 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Rusher's Cross (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
Landmarks near Tidebrook
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wadhurst Park and the streets around them. Tidebrook’s nearest station is Wadhurst station, roughly 2.4 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles east). Not far away are Bewl Water.
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
Your questions about roof surveys in Tidebrook
Is Tidebrook within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Tidebrook is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Tidebrook?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe. You get a report with photos and recommendations.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Towns and villages near Tidebrook
Also in Tidebrook
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a hamlet or village like Tidebrook, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.