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Roof survey in Crowhurst, East Sussex
Independent roof surveys in Crowhurst. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
What affects the price in Crowhurst
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Roof survey in Crowhurst
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. If you are worried about standing water on a flat roof and cracked mortar along the ridge, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate alike.
Some older homes in villages like Crowhurst 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. 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.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Crowhurst (TN33)
- Region
- 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
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Keep the report with your property records
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year.
Every so frequently, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Crowhurst often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Common questions in Crowhurst
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Crowhurst?
Often, yes. Crowhurst is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Crowhurst station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Do you cover Crowhurst for roof surveys?
Yes. We cover Crowhurst and the rest of East Sussex. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
When to book a survey in Crowhurst
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Landlords with a home close to Crowhurst station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Are they insured for the work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long the report takes to arrive
What happens if roof problems are left?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. We look at them before they cause trouble. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Crowhurst, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Crowhurst homes and their roofs
Crowhurst lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. About 3.8 miles north lies Durhamford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Crowhurst has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St George, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a building such as Crowhurst CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Crowhurst is about 3 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Crowhurst is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across East Sussex, we cover Crowhurst. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We cover every part of the TN33 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Craig Close and Old Forewood Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Crowhurst, we cover Green Street (1 mile south-east), Hollington (2 miles south-east), Baldslow (2 miles east), Silverhill (3 miles south-east) and Bulverhythe (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-east), Polegate (12 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Crowhurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough Inn and Claverham Community College and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Crowhurst itself: Crowhurst station. Nearby you’ll also find Hastings Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and Bexhill Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Crowhurst includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Crowhurst
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate