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Roof Survey in Wickstreet
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Wickstreet. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wickstreet
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Roof survey in Wickstreet: what you get
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. We survey the roof space, chimney stacks and natural slate, and people most frequently book us about loose ridge or hip tiles and flashings that have come away from the wall.
Older buildings in small places like Wickstreet may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Wickstreet (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Wickstreet homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Pancras, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building like Bede's Prep School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Michelham Priory, about 1.2 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wickstreet. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Wickstreet is about 3 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We provide roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Wickstreet and the surrounding area. Across East Sussex, we cover Wickstreet. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We cover every part of BN26 for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Wickstreet: Arlington (1 mile south), Berwick (2 miles south-west), Ripe (2 miles north-west), Selmeston (2 miles south-west) and Golden Cross (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles east) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
What’s near Wickstreet
Typical jobs here are in homes near Park Mead Primary School and The Plough Inn. The nearest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Drusillas Museum (2.8 miles south) and Burlough Castle (2.9 miles south). The countryside around Wickstreet includes Firle Beacon.
Also near Wickstreet
What else we do in Wickstreet
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Wickstreet, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
There are 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.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep the report with your property records
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
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. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
Common questions in Wickstreet
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wickstreet?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Berwick (Sussex) station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft space where there’s safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.