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Roof survey in Kent Street, East Sussex
We carry out roof surveys in Kent Street and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kent Street
We survey roofs in Kent Street and across London and the South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us. We survey lead flashings, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about loose ridge or hip tiles and valley linings that have cracked or split.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Kent Street (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Signs you need a roof survey in Kent Street
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Loose chimney pots
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Anyone responsible for a site like Ark Helenswood Academy will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
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What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Kent Street needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- File the report with your home documents
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Local roofs in Kent Street
Kent Street is within about 5 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Durhamford Manor, about 2.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kent Street. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. If you own a rental within reach of Battle station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Kent Street is about 3 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Kent Street is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We work across TN33 for roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Westfield (1 mile east), Telham (2 miles west), Sedlescombe (2 miles north), Whatlington (2 miles north-west) and Brede (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (3 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Kent Street
For rail, the closest station is Battle station, about 2.2 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Castle (4.3 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (2.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Kent Street questions
Is the coastal weather around Kent Street hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is Kent Street within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.