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Broadland Row Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Broadland Row, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Landlord and commercial surveys in Broadland Row
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Landlords and letting agents in Broadland Row book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
About our roof survey in Broadland Row
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and flat roofs, and people most often book us about loose ridge or hip tiles and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
In a small place like Broadland Row, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Broadland Row (TN31)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around Broadland Row
Broadland Row lies within about 5 miles 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. The wider area around Broadland Row has a long history of building, with Great Dixter about 4 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Doleham station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Broadland Row is about 6 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Broadland Row is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our East Sussex coverage includes Broadland Row. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Roof surveys in TN31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Hundredhouse Lane and Udimore Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Broad Oak (1 mile west), Udimore (1 mile east), Beckley Furnace (1 mile north-west), Doleham (2 miles south-west) and Broad Street (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Hastings (6 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south), Belmont (6 miles south) and Hollington (6 miles south-west).
What’s near Broadland Row
The nearest railway station is Doleham station, about 1.9 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Conquest Hospital (4.8 miles south-west) and Barn Theatre and Museum (3.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Broadland Row include Flatropers Wood.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Let us know about past leaks
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
Your report arrives by email. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
What we’re asked to look at in Broadland Row
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Broadland Row questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Broadland Row, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
I let a flat near Doleham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe. You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Broadland Row can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space