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Roof survey in Horam, East Sussex
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- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Roof surveys in Horam: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Horselunges Manor, about 3.2 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Horam. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you look after a building such as Maynards Green Community Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Horam is about 5 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Surveys in Horam work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our East Sussex coverage includes Horam and the places around it. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof survey at a property on Little London Road, Toll Wood Road and Beauford Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Burlow (1 mile south-west), Vines Cross (1 mile east), Maynard's Green (1 mile north), Lions Green (1 mile north-west) and Warbleton (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (5 miles south).
Landmarks near Horam
Around Horam, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Horam Inn, among other places. A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (3.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
Roof survey in Horam
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We are often asked to look into torn or sagging underlay and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, across clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and ridges, hips and valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Horam 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Horam (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Horam
Also in Horam
When to book a survey in Horam
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
For an older house near a landmark such as Christ Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What experience they bring
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Horam, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Horam questions
Will you come out to Horam?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Horam?
Yes, Horam is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
Why it is worth a survey now in Horam
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. In a place like Horam, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Horam
- Photos and a written report every time
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.