East Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Boreham Street
We carry out roof surveys in Boreham Street and the rest of East Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Boreham Street: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Boreham Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Normans Bay station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How a roof survey works in Boreham Street
Our roof surveys cover Boreham Street and the wider South East. Visits run seven days a week. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Typical surveys look at valley linings that have cracked or split and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, across the roof space, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Boreham Street are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Boreham Street (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Boreham Street
What else we do in Boreham Street
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, especially at the verges and ridge.
Roof surveys around Boreham Street
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Boreham Street, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Normans Bay station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Boreham Street is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Boreham Street gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We work across BN27 for roof surveys. Local streets include Boreham Lane, Wood Lane and Boreham Hill, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Windmill Hill (1 mile north-west), Wartling (1 mile south-west), Flowers Green (2 miles west), Chapel Row (2 miles west) and Golden Cross (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (5 miles west) and Crowborough (15 miles north-west).
Near you in Boreham Street
We work in homes and buildings around The Bulls Head Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Normans Bay station, about 3.7 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Amberstone Hospital (4 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (1.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Gillham Wood.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Boreham Street
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
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 around your tenants.
Do you need a roof survey in Boreham Street?
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
In and around Boreham Street, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Boreham Street can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
Prices for roof surveys in Boreham Street
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.