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Roof survey in Bachelor's Bump, East Sussex
We carry out roof surveys in Bachelor's Bump and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Local roofs in Bachelor's Bump
Bachelor's Bump is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Christ Apostolic Church Hastings: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Hastings Academy, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Bachelor's Bump is about 3 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Bookings from Bachelor's Bump are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across East Sussex, we cover Bachelor's Bump and the places around it. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN35 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Mill Lane, Martineau Lane and Rye Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Guestling (1 mile north-east), Ore (1 mile south-west), Guestling Green (1 mile north-east), Friar's Hill (1 mile north-east) and Fairlight (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (3 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Langney (14 miles south-west), Hollington (3 miles west) and Stone Cross (15 miles west).
Around Bachelor's Bump
We work in homes and buildings around Ore Village Primary Academy, Buckswood School and The White Hart Public House. For rail, the closest station is Three Oaks station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Conquest Hospital (2.3 miles west) and Hastings Castle (2.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
About our roof survey in Bachelor's Bump
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and natural slate, and people most frequently book us about torn or sagging underlay and standing water on a flat roof.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Bachelor's Bump (TN35)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. For an older or listed building in a place like Bachelor's Bump, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- A written report with photos
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Bachelor's Bump needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Bachelor's Bump questions
Will you come out to Bachelor's Bump?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Bachelor's Bump is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How much does a roof survey cost in Bachelor's Bump?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
What we’re asked to look at in Bachelor's Bump
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Landlords with a home close to Three Oaks station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Bachelor's Bump
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.