East Sussex · London and the South East
Hailsham Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Hailsham, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
About our roof survey in Hailsham
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. 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 it applies. Every package includes a written report. We survey natural slate, the roof space and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and debris building up in roof valleys.
Semis and terraces in a town like Hailsham share roof details with the neighbours. When a stack or gutter is shared, the problem may not be on your side alone. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen safely from the property we are surveying. Tell us when booking if you know of anything shared with next door.
The written findings come 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.
- Location
- Hailsham (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Hailsham: local notes
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Polegate station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Horselunges Manor, about 1.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hailsham. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Hailsham is about 6 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Surveys in Hailsham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across East Sussex, we cover Hailsham and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We survey roofs across the BN27 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on High Street, Market Place and Station Road. Being close to the A271 and A295, Hailsham is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Hailsham include Tile Hurst (1 mile north-west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile north), Hellingly (1 mile north), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile north-west) and Magham Down (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (14 miles north). Hailsham is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex.
What’s near Hailsham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Grenadier pub and White House Academy. Hailsham’s nearest station is Polegate station, roughly 3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Herstmonceux Castle (3.6 miles east) and Amberstone Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. Around Hailsham, water from a roof defect often goes unseen for a while, soaking loft insulation, wall tops and timbers. By the time a stain appears on a ceiling, there is more to put right.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Photos and a written report every time
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In Hailsham, parking is rarely complicated, though it helps to know about driveways or restrictions. We check the roof from the ground and from windows, then from the loft where there is safe access.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
When to book a survey in Hailsham
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of Saint Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Questions from Hailsham
Is my home in Hailsham listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hailsham?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Hailsham is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.