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Roof survey in Broad Street, East Sussex
Wondering about the roof at a property in Broad Street? We carry out roof surveys in Broad Street and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose chimney pots
- Standing water on a flat roof
How a roof survey works in Broad Street
We survey roofs in Broad Street and across London and the South East. Visits run seven days a week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you are ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’re often asked to look into slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and flashings that have come away from the wall, on ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and the roof space.
Some older homes in villages like Broad Street are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Broad Street (TN36)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
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How we price roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Broad Street
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Broad Street, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Lamb House, about 4.1 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Broad Street. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Icklesham Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Nicholas, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Doleham station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Broad Street is about 5 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Broad Street is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our East Sussex coverage includes Broad Street and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Roof surveys in TN36 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Broad Street, we cover Icklesham (1 mile east), Udimore (1 mile north), Cock Marling (2 miles north-east), Three Oaks (2 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (5 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south-west), Belmont (5 miles south-west) and Hollington (5 miles south-west).
What’s near Broad Street
Broad Street’s nearest station is Doleham station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Camber Castle (3.7 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
Common questions in Broad Street
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Doleham station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Broad Street?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Broad Street
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Cottages and farmhouses around Broad Street often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Why act early in Broad Street
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See our cost guide or our case studies.