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Roof survey in Upperton, East Sussex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Upperton. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof survey in Upperton
Everything we check, we check safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. Common reasons to book are cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and loose chimney pots, across the roof space, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles.
Houses in smaller places like Upperton can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Upperton (BN21, BN22, BN20)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Upperton
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
What a roof survey looks like in Upperton
Upperton is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Eastbourne station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Upperton is about 1 mile south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Upperton is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. There’s also a page for Brighton.
All of BN21, BN22 and BN20 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Love Lane, Hyde Road and York Road or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A2021 and A2040, Upperton is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Old Town (1 mile west), Eastbourne (1 mile north-east), Meads (1 mile south), Holywell (1 mile south) and Ratton Village (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Hastings (14 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Upperton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Gildredge House, WMG Academy for Young Engineers and The Rainbow pub and the streets around them. Upperton has its own railway station: Eastbourne station. A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.9 miles north-west) and Pevensey Castle (4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Combe Hill.
Places near Upperton
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Common roof problems in Upperton
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, particularly near trees.
We are often asked to look at:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
If you look after a building like St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Upperton, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Upperton
A small roof defect normally gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. With lower homes, common in places like Upperton, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Photos and a written report every time
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upperton
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Upperton questions
Will you come out to Upperton?
Yes. Upperton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Eastbourne station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.