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Ore Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Ore, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ore
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, and the roof is only one part of it. We don’t offer a RICS home survey, and ours is not a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side. We survey clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp timbers or stains in the loft and chimney mortar that has eroded.
Around Ore, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. Whether you’re buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Ore (TN35, TN34)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Ore
Ore lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you let a flat or house near Ore station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Ore is about 2 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Ore, we can come and survey your property. Ore is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across TN35 and TN34 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Rye Road, Rock Lane and Mill Lane. If you’re just outside Ore, we cover Bachelor's Bump (1 mile north-east), Guestling (2 miles north-east), Fairlight (2 miles east), Friar's Hill (2 miles north-east) and Guestling Green (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (14 miles west).
Local landmarks in Ore
Typical jobs here are in homes near Speckled Wood, Hastings Academy and Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Star of the Sea, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ore station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hastings Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Ore includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Nearby places to Ore
Also in Ore
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. For a survey in Ore, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Ore: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ore?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Ore?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we cannot promise any saving.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
When to book a survey in Ore
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Take an older house close to Christ Church: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ore
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Ore and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails that fix it frequently give out first. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are often the reason, and we note how widespread it looks.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.