East Sussex · London and the South East
Willingdon Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Willingdon, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
What we can’t see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- A full building survey of the property
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- The roof space
Roof survey in Willingdon: what you get
We survey roofs in Willingdon and across London and the South East. Visits run on any day of the week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you are ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us. If you’ve noticed worn lead at chimneys and abutments and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Willingdon are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Willingdon (BN22, BN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Willingdon
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. Older cottages and farmhouses around Willingdon can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- A report with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Also near Willingdon
Also in Willingdon
Willingdon homes and their roofs
Willingdon lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Hampden Park station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Oakwood Primary Academy will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Willingdon is about 2 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Willingdon as part of our work across London and South East England. Our East Sussex coverage includes Willingdon and the places around it. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We work across BN22 and BN20 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer roof surveys to properties on Downs Road, Eastbourne Road and Summerlands Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Lower Willingdon (1 mile north-west), Wannock (1 mile north-west), Filching (1 mile west), Polegate (1 mile north) and Folkington (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (4 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles east).
Around Willingdon
Around Willingdon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Eastbourne Academy and The Wheatsheaf Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hampden Park station, about 1.2 miles east. A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (1.3 miles west). Not far away are Combe Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. They get particular attention in every survey.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Common questions in Willingdon
How do I find out if my home in Willingdon is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is the coastal weather around Willingdon hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Willingdon is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Rural addresses near Willingdon can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.