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Roof Survey in Guestling Green
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Guestling Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Guestling Green
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey chimney stacks, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate, and people most often book us about worn or blocked valleys and worn lead at chimneys and abutments.
In a village or hamlet like Guestling Green, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Guestling Green (TN35)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a village or hamlet like Guestling Green, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Useful tips for Guestling Green property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Don’t 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.
Guestling Green questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Three Oaks station?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Guestling Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. Older and listed buildings around Guestling Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 20+ years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What a roof survey looks like in Guestling Green
Guestling Green is within about 2 miles of the coast, 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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Anyone responsible for a site like Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Three Oaks station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Living close to Speckled Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Guestling Green is about 4 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. In Guestling Green, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: TN35. We offer roof surveys to properties on Chapel Lane, Higham Gardens and Winchelsea Road. If you’re just outside Guestling Green, we cover Guestling (1 mile south-west), Friar's Hill (1 mile south-east), Bachelor's Bump (1 mile south-west), Fairlight (1 mile south-east) and Pett (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (4 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-west), Belmont (3 miles south-west) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Guestling Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Buckswood School, The Hope Public House and The Hastings Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Three Oaks station, about 1.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Hastings Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.