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Roof survey in Grove Hill, East Sussex
Independent roof surveys in Grove Hill. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Standing water on a flat roof
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Grove Hill and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
How a roof survey works in Grove Hill
We survey roofs in Grove Hill and across London and South East England. Visits run on any day of the week. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you are ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us. If you’re worried about ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and torn or sagging underlay, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Grove 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Grove Hill (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Grove Hill
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Grove Hill
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- File the report with your home documents
- Photograph stains when they appear
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
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. Take photos of anything that changes.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Grove Hill needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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How we price roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
What we’re asked to look at in Grove Hill
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Whatever the street in Grove Hill, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What insurance they carry
What a roof survey looks like in Grove Hill
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Grove Hill has a long history of building, with Horselunges Manor about 1.9 miles south-west. 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.
Grove Hill is about 3 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. In Grove Hill, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Grove Hill is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for roof surveys. There is also a page for Brighton.
Here we cover the BN27 postcode area for roof surveys. If you are just outside Grove Hill, we cover Vines Cross (2 miles north), Burlow (2 miles north-west), Horam (2 miles north-west), Warbleton (2 miles north) and Gun Hill (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (8 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south).
What’s near Grove Hill
Other landmarks nearby include Herstmonceux Castle (3.7 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (2.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Grove Hill includes Selwyns Wood.
Grove Hill questions
Is Grove Hill within the area you cover?
Yes. Grove Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is Grove Hill in the area you cover?
Yes, Grove Hill is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.