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Roof survey in Wilmington, East Sussex
Independent roof surveys in Wilmington. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wilmington
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run seven days a week, so it is easy to find a day that suits. Common reasons to book are ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and standing water on a flat roof, across lead flashings, chimney stacks and the roof space.
Older buildings in small places like Wilmington may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Wilmington (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Wilmington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Wilmington
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Useful tips for Wilmington property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Do you need a roof survey in Wilmington?
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Worn or blocked valleys
Alfriston Clergy House lies about 1.9 miles south-west, so building around Wilmington goes back a long way. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- Are they insured for the work?
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
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DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Why act early in Wilmington
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. For older village homes like those around Wilmington, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys seven days a week
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
FAQs for Wilmington
Do you cover smaller places like Wilmington?
Yes, Wilmington is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Wilmington is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Local roofs in Wilmington
Wilmington is within about 5 miles of the coast, where wind off 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. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Berwick (Sussex) station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building like Willingdon Community School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Wilmington is about 4 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We provide roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Wilmington and nearby. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We cover every part of the BN26 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a roof survey at a property on The Street and Ades Field or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Milton Street (1 mile south-west), Winton (2 miles west), Arlington (2 miles north), Berwick (2 miles north-west) and Lullington (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (4 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Wilmington
We work in homes and buildings around The Sussex Ox pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west. A little further out are Agricultural Museum (within half a mile south) and Burlough Castle (1 mile west). For a walk, there’s Combe Hill.