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Roof Survey in Upper Wellingham
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Upper Wellingham. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Upper Wellingham
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. If you’ve noticed leaning or weathered chimney stacks and valley linings that have cracked or split, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Upper Wellingham, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Upper Wellingham (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Upper Wellingham frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Prices for roof surveys in Upper Wellingham
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Getting in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common questions in Upper Wellingham
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Cooksbridge station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Upper Wellingham?
Yes, Upper Wellingham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Report times depend on the package.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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Other services in Upper Wellingham
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Upper Wellingham book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
What a roof survey looks like in Upper Wellingham
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Glyndebourne about 2.2 miles south-east, Upper Wellingham sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Cooksbridge station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Upper Wellingham is about 2 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Bookings from Upper Wellingham are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Upper Wellingham is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. There is also a page for Brighton.
All of BN8 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Upper Wellingham: Barcombe Mills (1 mile north), Norlington (1 mile south-east), Barcombe (1 mile north-west), Barcombe Cross (2 miles north-west) and Broyle Side (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles north-east) and Newhaven (8 miles south).
Landmarks near Upper Wellingham
We work in homes and buildings around The Cock Inn, among other places. Upper Wellingham’s nearest station is Cooksbridge station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Lewes Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Upper Wellingham includes Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
When to book a survey in Upper Wellingham
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Anyone responsible for a site like Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether the price includes VAT