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Roof surveys in BN23
Roof surveys, leak investigations and drone surveys across BN23, from Eastbourne, Langney and Crumbles. Clear prices including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Where we work in BN23
Surveys we offer in BN23
- Chimney survey
- Gutter survey
- Electronic leak detection
- New roof snagging
- Roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Drone roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
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Share the property address and any deadline you’re working to and we’ll find a date: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Roof survey in BN23: how it works
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and natural slate, and the problems we are asked to look at most are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists.
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer.
- 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.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
What affects the price in BN23
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Near you in Eastbourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Andrew, Princes Park and Stafford Junior School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The King's Arms Public House (0.9 miles south-east), WMG Academy for Young Engineers (1.5 miles south-west) and Ratton School (1.1 miles west). The nearest railway station is Hampden Park station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west. A little further out are Pevensey Castle (3 miles north-east) and Royal Sussex Regimental Museum (1 mile south-east). Not far away are Combe Hill.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across BN23
Across BN23, from Eastbourne, Langney and Hampden Park outwards, roofs range from old slate and clay tile to modern concrete tiles and flat roofs. The usual weak points are fixings, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
London and the South East mix slate and clay tile roofs on older homes with concrete tiles on many later ones. That variety shapes every survey in BN23. Parts of BN23 are on or near the coast, where roofs face more wind and more salt in the air than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Eastbourne: If you live in an older home near St Andrew, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Homes near green spaces such as Princes Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Why get it checked now?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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 check the roof.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What we’re asked to look at in BN23
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Loose chimney pots
BN23 questions
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.