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Roof survey in High Cross, East Sussex
Wondering about the roof at a property in High Cross? We carry out roof surveys in High Cross and across East Sussex.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
How a roof survey works in High Cross
We survey roofs in High Cross and across London and the South East. Visits run seven days a week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you are ready to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you are worried about cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like High Cross, 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. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- High Cross (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in High Cross: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Crowborough station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Denys 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.
High Cross is about 3 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in High Cross and nearby. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Crawley.
Surveys in TN6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Main roads around High Cross include the B2101, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Argos Hill (1 mile east), Rotherfield (1 mile north-west), Town Row (1 mile north), Woolbridge (1 mile south) and Wellbrook (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (3 miles west), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and South Malling (14 miles south-west).
Around High Cross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The King's Arms Public House. High Cross’s nearest station is Crowborough station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles west). Open spaces near High Cross include Crowborough Country Park.
Nearby places to High Cross
What else we do in High Cross
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Landlord and commercial surveys in High Cross
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords and letting agents in High Cross book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted.
Common roof problems in High Cross
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Anyone responsible for a site like Rotherfield Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near High Cross can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
High Cross: your questions answered
Is High Cross within the area you cover?
Yes, High Cross is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Crowborough station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s emailed to you.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
How long does the visit take?
Allow between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.