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Roof surveys in TN40
Live in TN40? We cover Bexhill-on-Sea, Sidley and Bulverhythe and the rest of the district, for homes, flats and commercial roofs.
Areas within TN40
What we do in TN40
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Chimney survey
- Landlord roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Gutter survey
- Flat roof survey
- All services
Let us know the address and the type of roof so we can match the survey to the roof: call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Roof surveys across TN40: what to expect
Everything we check, we check safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey lead flashings, chimney stacks and ridges, hips and valleys, and people most often book us about water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings.
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
How our prices work
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Package prices that include VAT
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What’s near Bexhill-on-Sea
Around Bexhill-on-Sea, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bexhill High Academy, King Offa Primary Academy and Picture Playhouse pub, among other places. The closest station to Bexhill-on-Sea is Bexhill station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Bexhill Hospital (0.5 miles north-east) and Bexhill Costume And Social History Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across TN40
TN40 has everything from older homes with tall chimneys to modern estates. Sooner or later, every roof needs its gutters, flashings and coverings checked, wherever they are in TN40.
Our area takes in slate-roofed London terraces, clay-tiled Weald houses, Essex weatherboarding and post-war new towns. TN40 is part of that mix. Along the coast in TN40, roofs facing the sea take the brunt of the weather, so ridges, verges and flashings there often need attention first.
Bexhill-on-Sea: Living close to Egerton Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. For site and facilities teams at buildings like King Offa Primary Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Why roofs fail
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. They get particular attention in every survey.
What affects the price in TN40
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
Your report arrives by email. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
FAQs for TN40
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
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 and can sit alongside a RICS survey.