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Roof Survey in Upper Hartfield
Need a roof survey in Upper Hartfield? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Upper Hartfield
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Bassetts Manor, about 1.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Upper Hartfield. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. Landlords with a home close to Ashurst Kent station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church like Holy Trinity Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Upper Hartfield is about 5 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Upper Hartfield is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Here we cover the TN7 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Parrock Lane, Cat Street and Gallipot Hill. Close by, we survey roofs in Coleman's Hatch (1 mile south-west), Forest Row (2 miles west), Wych Cross (3 miles south-west), Duddleswell (4 miles south) and Chelwood Gate (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east) and Cliffe (15 miles south).
Near you in Upper Hartfield
The closest station to Upper Hartfield is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 3.7 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Bolebroke Castle (2 miles north-east) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles south-east).
Roof survey in Upper Hartfield
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. If you are worried about flashings that have come away from the wall and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks alike.
Older buildings in small places like Upper Hartfield 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Upper Hartfield (TN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. An overflow there sends water indoors. We check them before they cause trouble. Outbuildings and barns around Upper Hartfield are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Upper Hartfield
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Upper Hartfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Questions from Upper Hartfield
How do I find out if my home in Upper Hartfield is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Upper Hartfield?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, like serious sagging, we’ll say so. We do not provide structural calculations.
How do I book a survey in Upper Hartfield?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- File the report with your home documents
- Leave roof access to professionals
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.