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Etchingham Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Etchingham? We carry out roof surveys in Etchingham and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
How a roof survey works in Etchingham
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you’ve noticed blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and loose chimney pots, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
Older buildings in small places like Etchingham may be 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Etchingham (TN19)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Etchingham
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Landlords with a home close to Etchingham station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building such as Etchingham Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Nicholas and St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Etchingham is about 11 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Etchingham and the rest of East Sussex. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in TN19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include High Street, Oxenbridge Lane and Church Hill. We also cover the places around Etchingham: Burgh Hill (1 mile north-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-east), Silver Hill (2 miles east), Cooper's Corner (2 miles north-east) and Ticehurst (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south-east) and Uckfield (15 miles west).
Around Etchingham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Robertsbridge Community College, among other places. Etchingham has its own railway station: Etchingham station. A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Cottages and farmhouses around Etchingham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Why act early in Etchingham
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Outbuildings and barns around Etchingham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
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How we price roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Etchingham: your questions answered
I let a flat near Etchingham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Etchingham is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Keep the report with your property records
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
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, with recommendations.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.