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Wannock Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Wannock and across East Sussex.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Standing water on a flat roof
Common questions in Wannock
Is my home in Wannock listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Polegate station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Wannock?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you cover Wannock?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Wannock.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Roof survey in Wannock: what you get
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. If you are worried about crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and torn or sagging underlay, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Wannock, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Wannock (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- The roof space
Nearby places to Wannock
Other services in Wannock
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Wannock can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Local roofs in Wannock
Wannock is within about 4 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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.
Take an older house close to St Wilfrid: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Willingdon Community School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Polegate station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Wannock is about 3 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Wannock gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our East Sussex coverage includes Wannock and the places around it. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Here we cover the BN26 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Wannock Road, Lancing Way and Mortimer Gardens or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Lower Willingdon (1 mile south-east), Filching (1 mile south-west), Polegate (1 mile north-east), Folkington (1 mile west) and Willingdon (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles north-west) and Hailsham (4 miles north).
Near you in Wannock
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Horse & Groom pub and Willingdon Primary School, among other places. Wannock’s nearest station is Polegate station, about 0.8 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Burlough Castle (2.8 miles west) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (0.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Wannock includes Combe Hill.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- File the report with your home documents
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Leave roof access to professionals
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wannock
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Wannock and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted, particularly at the verges and ridge.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.