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Roof survey in Belmont, East Sussex
We carry out roof surveys in Belmont and the rest of East Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
How it works
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. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Belmont is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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About our roof survey in Belmont
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We’re often asked to look into cracked mortar along the ridge and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, across the roof space, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
In a smaller place like Belmont, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Belmont (TN34, TN35)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Belmont
Also in Belmont
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack, as far as we can safely see them. We note any lean or loose pots.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Belmont
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Roof surveys around Belmont
Belmont lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live in an older home near Emmanuel Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Take a building like Ark Castledown Primary Academy: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Homes near green spaces like Linton Gardens can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Belmont is about 1 mile south-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Belmont is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We cover every part of TN34 and TN35 for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Crown Lane, Croft Road and Manor Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Belmont, we cover Hastings Old Town (1 mile south), Rock-a-Nore (1 mile south-east), America Ground (1 mile south-west), Blacklands (1 mile north-west) and St Helen's (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Old Town (15 miles south-west) and Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west).
Near you in Belmont
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Linton Gardens, The Roebuck Inn and University School and the streets around them. You will also find William Parker Sports College (1.4 miles north-west) and Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Star of the Sea (under half a mile east). For rail, the closest station is Ore station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (within half a mile south-west) and Hastings Castle (under half a mile south-west). The countryside around Belmont includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Belmont: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Belmont is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
Is Belmont within the area you cover?
Yes, Belmont is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Belmont?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Prices for roof surveys in Belmont
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
Your report arrives by email. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Keep the roof space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.