East Sussex · London and the South East
Mark Cross Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Mark Cross. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Loose chimney pots
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
About our roof survey in Mark Cross
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. 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. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat roof and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, on ridges, hips and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings.
In a small place like Mark Cross, many roofs stand in the open, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Mark Cross (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Mark Cross can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What affects the price in Mark Cross
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Places near Mark Cross
What else we do in Mark Cross
Signs you need a roof survey in Mark Cross
Some damage starts inside the roof space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s often mistaken for a leak.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Loose chimney pots
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
If you let a flat or house near Wadhurst station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their report turnaround times
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Roof surveys in Mark Cross: local notes
About 3.2 miles east lies Wadhurst Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Mark Cross has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Trees in and around Eridge Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Mark Cross is about 4 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. If you are in Mark Cross, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN6 postcode area for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Town Row (1 mile south-west), The Platt (2 miles north), Argos Hill (2 miles south-west), Rotherfield (2 miles south-west) and Rusher's Cross (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles west), Uckfield (9 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south), Upper Horsebridge (13 miles south) and Hellingly (12 miles south).
What’s near Mark Cross
Around Mark Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Eridge Park, The Lazy Fox pub and St Joseph Seminary. The closest station to Mark Cross is Wadhurst station, roughly 2.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.4 miles west). For a walk, there is Crowborough Country Park.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
FAQs for Mark Cross
Can a landlord with a rental near Wadhurst station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Mark Cross?
Yes, Mark Cross is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.