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Roof Survey in Cross in Hand
Roof surveys in Cross in Hand, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- File the report with your home documents
- Let us know about past leaks
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Roof survey in Cross in Hand: what you get
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you’ve noticed slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and cracked mortar along the ridge, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Cross in Hand 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. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Cross in Hand (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Cross in Hand
What else we do in Cross in Hand
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Cross in Hand can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. For an older or listed building in a place like Cross in Hand, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Cross in Hand
- Photographs and a written report every time
- PI and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we look at them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Cross in Hand
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
What a roof survey looks like in Cross in Hand
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Bartholomew, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Take a building like Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Landlords with a home close to Buxted station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Cross in Hand is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Cross in Hand is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Cross in Hand is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Roof surveys in TN21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Fir Grove Road, Windmill Place and Dads Hill, and we cover them all. Other places close to Cross in Hand include Roser's Cross (1 mile south-west), Waldron (1 mile south-west), Heathfield (2 miles east), Sandy Cross (2 miles south-east) and Lions Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Around Cross in Hand
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Passingworth Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Buxted station, about 3.9 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles south) and Tickerage Castle (2.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
Your questions about roof surveys in Cross in Hand
How do I find out if my home in Cross in Hand is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Cross in Hand?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How much does a roof survey cost in Cross in Hand?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.