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Roof survey in Whatlington, East Sussex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Whatlington, with photographs and a written report.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Whatlington
We survey roofs in Whatlington and across London and South East England. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you’ve noticed valley linings that have cracked or split and cracked mortar along the ridge, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Whatlington, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Whatlington (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Whatlington, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Whatlington
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
Roof surveys in Whatlington: local notes
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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. About 0.6 miles east lies Durhamford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Whatlington has been built on. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Vinehall School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near St Mary Magdalene's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Battle station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Whatlington is about 6 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Whatlington gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Whatlington is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN33 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Sedlescombe (1 mile east), Swaile's Green (2 miles north-east), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north-east), Telham (2 miles south) and Kent Street (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Whatlington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Claverham Community College and The Royal Oak Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Battle station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Conquest Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Battle Museum of Local History (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Whatlington include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips that show past repairs.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Stay off ladders and the roof
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
How we price roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Your questions about roof surveys in Whatlington
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Whatlington?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Whatlington?
Yes, Whatlington is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.