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Roof surveys in TN32
Roof surveys, leak investigations and drone surveys across TN32, from Robertsbridge, Staplecross and Northbridge Street. Clear prices including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Towns and villages in TN32
- Robertsbridge
- Staplecross
- Northbridge Street
- Mountfield
- Brightling
- Hollingrove
- John's Cross
- Bodiam
- Cripp's Corner
- Oxley's Green
- Salehurst
- Snagshall
- Swaile's Green
- Twelve Oaks
Our services across TN32
- Landlord roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- New roof snagging
- Roof leak investigation
- Gutter survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
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Tell us the address and what you’re worried about to book a survey: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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How a roof survey works in TN32
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We are often asked to look into blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and worn or blocked valleys, on natural slate, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How our prices work
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
Why clients in TN32 book us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Plain-English reports with photos
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Around Robertsbridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Ostrich Hotel, Robertsbridge United Reformed Church and Robertsbridge Community College and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Robertsbridge itself: Robertsbridge station. Nearby you’ll also find Ticehurst House Hospital (5.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
Roof surveys across TN32: local notes
Across TN32, a good many older houses still have chimney stacks, used or not, and their flashings and pointing need checking like any other part of the roof. Valleys, gutters and fixings follow close behind.
Even in the South East, autumn and winter storms find any loose slate, tile or ridge. In TN32, as elsewhere, exposed details are where damage shows first.
Robertsbridge: Take an older house close to Robertsbridge United Reformed Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Robertsbridge station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Why roofs fail
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Why act early?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry.
Before booking any surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What exactly goes into their report
What a survey does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
TN32: your questions answered
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Is TN32 in your area?
Yes. We cover TN32 and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when booking.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.