Lewes (BN7) has the most sensitive roof stock in our area: listed buildings, a large conservation area, hand-made Sussex peg tiles, Welsh slate and steep twittens where scaffolding is genuinely difficult to erect.
Drone surveys suit Lewes perfectly. We can photograph a Grade II roof in detail without touching it, which matters when any physical access risks damaging fragile tiles or historic lead.
Properties we survey in Lewes
The High Street and Keere Street conservation area
Steeply pitched roofs, tile-hung elevations and shared valleys along the twittens. Access is tight; aerial photography avoids blocking narrow lanes with a tower or scaffold.
Cliffe and the flood-prone lower town
Older properties where damp is easily misdiagnosed. Establishing whether water is coming in through the roof or rising from below saves a lot of wasted money.
Wallands and Nevill semis
Interwar and post-war housing with clay and concrete tiles, where ordinary re-bedding, flashing and gutter work is the norm.
Listed buildings and conservation areas
Work on a listed Lewes roof usually needs to be like-for-like: Sussex peg tiles, natural slate, lime mortar bedding and traditional lead detailing. We photograph and identify the existing materials before recommending anything, so your application to the conservation officer is grounded in evidence.
Our survey reports are frequently used to support listed building consent and insurance claims — see our guide to roof work in Brighton conservation areas for what usually needs consent.
Repairs that respect the building
We repair rather than replace wherever the fabric allows: relaying sound peg tiles, splicing slate, renewing lead flashings and rebuilding chimney haunching in appropriate mortar.
Ready to book a survey in Lewes? Read more about our drone roof surveys and roof repairs, or get in touch and call 07832 523360.
Services available in Lewes
- Drone Roof SurveysHigh-resolution drone inspections providing detailed roof assessments without unnecessary scaffolding or climbing.View service details
- FPV Drone Property FlythroughsCinematic FPV drone flythroughs for properties, renovations, developments and estate agents.View service details
- Roof RepairsProfessional roof repairs including leaks, damaged tiles, weather damage and preventative maintenance.View service details
- Painting & DecoratingInterior and exterior painting services delivering clean, professional finishes.View service details
- Carpentry & JoineryBespoke carpentry, timber repairs and practical improvements for your property.View service details
- Property MaintenanceReliable maintenance solutions keeping properties safe, functional and looking their best.View service details