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Roof survey in Trolliloes, East Sussex
Wondering about the roof at a property in Trolliloes? We carry out roof surveys in Trolliloes and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Roof survey in Trolliloes: what you get
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. We’re often asked to look into blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, across chimney stacks, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles.
Some older homes in villages like Trolliloes are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Trolliloes (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- 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
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft 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. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Around Trolliloes, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Questions from Trolliloes
Is my home in Trolliloes listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Trolliloes?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What we are asked to look at in Trolliloes
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Standing water on a flat roof
Around Trolliloes, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether the price includes VAT
What affects the cost of roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Nearby places to Trolliloes
Also in Trolliloes
Why it’s worth a survey now in Trolliloes
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. In a place like Trolliloes, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A photo-illustrated written report
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Photograph stains when they appear
Your report arrives by email. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Trolliloes homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Horselunges Manor, about 3.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Trolliloes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Trolliloes is about 4 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We visit Trolliloes as part of our work across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Trolliloes is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the BN27 postcode area for roof surveys. Local streets include Trolliloes Lane and New Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Trolliloes include Bodle Street Green (1 mile east), Rushlake Green (2 miles north), Brownbread Street (3 miles east), Dallington (3 miles north-east) and The Pound (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Trolliloes
Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (3.7 miles north-west) and Old Castle (2.8 miles north-east).