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Beckley Furnace Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Beckley Furnace from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Roof survey in Beckley Furnace: what you get
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. If you’ve noticed valley linings that have cracked or split and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Beckley Furnace, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Beckley Furnace (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof survey in Beckley Furnace
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
With Great Dixter about 2.7 miles north, the area around Beckley Furnace has a long history. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
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Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents and landlords in Beckley Furnace book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Your questions about roof surveys in Beckley Furnace
Will you come out to Beckley Furnace?
Yes, Beckley Furnace is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Beckley Furnace is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Roof surveys in Beckley Furnace: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building such as Brede Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Doleham station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Beckley Furnace is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Beckley Furnace is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in TN31 is within our area for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Broad Oak (1 mile south-west), Broadland Row (1 mile south-east), Beckley (2 miles north-east), Udimore (2 miles south-east) and Northiam (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (8 miles south), Hastings Old Town (7 miles south), Belmont (7 miles south) and Hollington (7 miles south-west).
What’s near Beckley Furnace
The closest station to Beckley Furnace is Doleham station, about 2.9 miles south. A little further out are Conquest Hospital (5.6 miles south). Not far away are Flatropers Wood.
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older roofs in small places like Beckley Furnace can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.