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Eastbourne Roof Survey
Roof surveys around Eastbourne, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Why it is worth a survey now in Eastbourne
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. In flats, shops and offices in Eastbourne, a roof leak can reach more than one floor before it shows, where it damages ceilings, insulation and anything stored underneath. Catching it early keeps the damage down.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Surveys seven days a week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See our cost guide or our case studies.
About our roof survey in Eastbourne
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. 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 it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you’ve noticed worn lead at chimneys and abutments and loose ridge or hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
A place like Eastbourne has a large number of rented homes, and roofs on rented property are easy to overlook. For landlords and agents, a report on the roof, chimneys and gutters helps plan work ahead of problems. It also gives you photographs to look back on. Small faults, like a blocked gutter or loose flashing, are easy to miss until a tenant reports damp.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Eastbourne (BN23, BN22, BN21, BN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
Your report arrives by email, with photos 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, with recommendations.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
What we’re asked to look at in Eastbourne
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
The streets around a church like St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their insurance cover
Eastbourne questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Eastbourne?
Often, yes. Eastbourne is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Eastbourne?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Eastbourne?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the loft space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Roof surveys around Eastbourne
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Eastbourne, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Hampden Park station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Living close to Princes Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Eastbourne is in East Sussex. Whether the building in Eastbourne is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our East Sussex coverage includes Eastbourne and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We cover every part of the BN23, BN22, BN21 and BN20 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Vine Square, Ashford Square and Howard Square and the roads around them. Main roads around Eastbourne include the A22 and A259, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Hampden Park (1 mile north-west), Upperton (1 mile south-west), Old Town (1 mile south-west), Ratton Village (2 miles west) and Meads (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (13 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles north-east), Seaford (8 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (13 miles east). Eastbourne is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex.
Local landmarks in Eastbourne
Around Eastbourne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Princes Park, Ratton School and The King's Arms Public House, among other places. The closest station to Eastbourne is Hampden Park station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west. A little further out are Pevensey Castle (3 miles north-east) and Royal Sussex Regimental Museum (1 mile south-east). For a walk, there’s Combe Hill.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In Eastbourne, we survey everything from flats and houses to commercial buildings. Each building type brings its own access questions, from shared stairwells to locked plant rooms. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.