East Sussex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Crowborough, East Sussex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Crowborough, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gaps at new flashings
- Gutters blocked by building debris
About our new roof snagging in Crowborough
Our snagging inspections cover Crowborough and the rest of London and the South East. A visit typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at including by drone where applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We survey loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and new-build homes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and gutters blocked by building debris.
In a town the size of Crowborough, most homes are houses rather than flats, so the roof normally belongs to the property you’re buying or paying for, apart from details shared with the house next door on semis and terraces. That makes a roof defect a cost that falls on you: better found before exchange or final payment than after. With photographs and written recommendations, you have clear points to take back to the seller or the roofer.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Crowborough (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Crowborough
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Crowborough and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
New roof snagging around Crowborough
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Historic houses such as Groombridge Place, about 4.6 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Crowborough goes. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of All Saints, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Crowborough is about 16 miles south of Sevenoaks, in East Sussex. Crowborough is one of many places we visit across East Sussex. Across East Sussex, we cover Crowborough. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Surveys in TN6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, High Street and London Road and the roads around them. Crowborough is on the A26 and B2100, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Jarvis Brook (1 mile east), Steel Cross (1 mile north-east), Boarshead (2 miles north-east), Sweethaws (2 miles south-west) and Marden's Hill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (14 miles south), Uckfield (6 miles south-west), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (14 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, Crowborough has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Crowborough
Typical jobs here are in homes near Beacon Academy and The Crowborough Cross pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Crowborough station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles west). The countryside around Crowborough includes Crowborough Country Park.
When to book a survey in Crowborough
Many people book because something doesn’t look right. Others just want an independent check before paying before signing off the job.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
If you own a rental within reach of Crowborough station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the survey won’t cover
Roof by roof
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks and are looked at closely.
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves so water drains away. We look at it where it can be seen.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps things factual. On a house in a town like Crowborough, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That is an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Crowborough
- PI and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A survey in Crowborough needs access inside and out, including the loft hatch and any rooms with damp. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Crowborough: your questions answered
Do you cover Crowborough?
Yes, Crowborough is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
What do I need to do before a survey in Crowborough?
Not much. Unlock side gates, keep pets in another room and dig out any invoices from past roof work, and the visit in Crowborough can get straight on.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.