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Pre-purchase roof survey in Broad Street, East Sussex
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Broad Street and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Pre-purchase roof survey in Broad Street
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and people most often book us about blocked or leaking gutters and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney.
Some older homes in villages like Broad Street are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Broad Street (TN36)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Broad Street
Broad Street lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea. The wider area around Broad Street has a long history of building, with Lamb House about 4.1 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Nicholas, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Broad Street is about 5 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cover Broad Street and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Broad Street is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in TN36 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Icklesham (1 mile east), Udimore (1 mile north), Cock Marling (2 miles north-east), Three Oaks (2 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (5 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south-west), Belmont (5 miles south-west) and Hollington (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Broad Street
The closest station to Broad Street is Doleham station, roughly 1.8 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Camber Castle (3.7 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.5 miles east). Open spaces near Broad Street include Flatropers Wood.
Towns and villages near Broad Street
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. We fill that gap before you’re tied in. For an older or listed building in a place like Broad Street, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Broad Street
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Broad Street and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Broad Street can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
Broad Street: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Broad Street, take more of a battering?
It can do. Broad Street is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is my home in Broad Street listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Broad Street?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photos.
Is Broad Street in your area?
Yes. We cover Broad Street and the rest of East Sussex. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
What we are asked to look at in Broad Street
Rear extensions, dormers and garages frequently have flat roofs. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- A ridge or slope that dips
For landlords with property near Doleham station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- When you’ll get the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Which limits apply to the survey