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Burgh Hill Roof Survey
Need a roof survey in Burgh Hill? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Burgh Hill
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you’re worried about worn lead at chimneys and abutments and loose ridge or hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, on clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and lead flashings alike.
Somewhere as small as Burgh Hill, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Burgh Hill (TN19)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Burgh Hill
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof surveys in Burgh Hill: local notes
Bateman's, about 3.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burgh Hill. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Etchingham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Burgh Hill is about 11 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We provide roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Burgh Hill and nearby. Across East Sussex, we cover Burgh Hill and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: TN19. That includes homes and businesses on Fysie Lane and Burgh Hill and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Burgh Hill: Hurst Green (1 mile east), Cooper's Corner (1 mile north-east), Etchingham (1 mile south-west), Silver Hill (1 mile south-east) and Flimwell (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Burgh Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Old Bull Inn and Robertsbridge Community College and the streets around them. The closest station to Burgh Hill is Etchingham station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Ticehurst House Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Burgh Hill include Bewl Water.
What we cannot see
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)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
Common roof problems in Burgh Hill
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Anyone responsible for a site like Etchingham Church of England Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Burgh Hill, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Related advice
Common questions in Burgh Hill
How do I find out if my home in Burgh Hill is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Burgh Hill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it normally takes an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Useful tips for Burgh Hill property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Let us know about past leaks
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.