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Roof survey in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Bexhill-on-Sea, with photos and a clear written report.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Roof survey in Bexhill-on-Sea
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We are often asked to look into cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and cracked mortar along the ridge, across ridges, hips and valleys, natural slate and flat roofs.
Around Bexhill-on-Sea, semis and terraces share chimneys, gutters and roof lines with the house next door. When a stack or gutter is shared, the problem may not be on your side alone. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can safely be seen from the property we are surveying. Let us know as you book if you know of anything shared with next door.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Bexhill-on-Sea (TN39, TN40)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Bexhill-on-Sea
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Bexhill-on-Sea?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bexhill station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We’ll give you an idea of timing when booking.
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The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a home in Bexhill-on-Sea, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. Someone needs to let us in, so tell us who that will be.
- 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.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. Roof faults found early can be planned for, whereas a leak tends to force the timing on you, in Bexhill-on-Sea as anywhere.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- Prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Signs you need a roof survey in Bexhill-on-Sea
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Loose chimney pots
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Take a building like King Offa Primary Academy: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
Useful tips for Bexhill-on-Sea property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
Roof surveys in Bexhill-on-Sea: local notes
Bexhill-on-Sea lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Bexhill station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live near a park such as Egerton Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Bexhill-on-Sea is in East Sussex. We cover Bexhill-on-Sea and the rest of East Sussex. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Here we cover the TN39 and TN40 postcode area for roof surveys. You will find streets such as London Road, High Street and Station Road. You will find Bexhill-on-Sea on the A259 and A269, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Sidley (1 mile north), Watermill (2 miles north), Lunsford's Cross (2 miles north-west), Hooe Common (3 miles north-west) and Russell's Green (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (4 miles east), Hailsham (9 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles east), Polegate (10 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (6 miles east). Bexhill-on-Sea is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex.
Near you in Bexhill-on-Sea
We work in homes and buildings around Picture Playhouse pub, Bexhill High Academy and Egerton Park. The nearest railway station is Bexhill station, about 0.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Bexhill Hospital (0.5 miles north-east) and Bexhill Costume And Social History Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
What affects the price in Bexhill-on-Sea
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.