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Roof Survey in Uckfield
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Uckfield. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Roof survey in Uckfield
We survey roofs in Uckfield and across London and South East England. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you’re ready to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’ve noticed slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and worn or blocked valleys, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a town like Uckfield, older houses with slate or clay tile roofs normally sit alongside later estates with concrete tiles. Chimneys on older houses may be redundant, capped or leaning, and their lead flashings still need to be sound. Later houses have their own typical faults, from loose ridge tiles to blocked gutters.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Uckfield (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Uckfield
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. We look at them before they cause trouble. Once water reaches the loft insulation in a home in Uckfield, it loses much of its value and is slow to dry. That is an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Uckfield
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, including VAT
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. A visit in Uckfield runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. If you won’t be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Local roofs in Uckfield
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so check with the council. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you look after a building such as St Philip's Catholic Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Living close to Hempstead Meadow is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. For an older house near a landmark such as St Saviour, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Uckfield is about 9 miles east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Uckfield and nearby. Uckfield is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Every address in TN22 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on High Street, London Road and Keld Avenue or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the A22 and B2102, Uckfield is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Uckfield include Framfield (1 mile east), Cooper's Green (2 miles north), Potter's Green (2 miles north-east), Etchingwood (2 miles north-east) and Buxted (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north-east) and Newhaven (12 miles south). Being one of East Sussex’s larger places, Uckfield has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Local landmarks in Uckfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Alma Arms, Hempstead Meadow and Uckfield College. Uckfield has its own railway station: Uckfield station. A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and Tickerage Castle (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
Checking the roof from the ground
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.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Let us know about past leaks
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
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Common questions in Uckfield
Do you carry out roof surveys in Uckfield?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Uckfield is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Uckfield is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft space where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.