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Roof survey in Netherfield, East Sussex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Netherfield, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof survey in Netherfield: what you get
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. Typical surveys look at cracked mortar along the ridge and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, across the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Netherfield, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Netherfield (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Netherfield
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Why act early in Netherfield
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Netherfield, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East frequently have clay plain tiles. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip, leaving gaps along the courses.
Nearby places to Netherfield
Also in Netherfield
When to book a survey in Netherfield
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the survey won’t cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Netherfield, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Netherfield: your questions answered
Will you come out to Netherfield?
Yes, Netherfield is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Netherfield?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Netherfield?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Local roofs in Netherfield
Durhamford Manor, about 3.3 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Netherfield. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building such as Netherfield CofE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Battle station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Netherfield is about 7 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Netherfield gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Across East Sussex, we cover Netherfield and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Roof surveys in TN33 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer roof surveys to properties on Netherfield Way, Netherfield Road and Eatenden Lane. We also cover the places around Netherfield: Mountfield (2 miles north-east), Penhurst (2 miles south-west), Twelve Oaks (2 miles north-west), Steven's Crouch (2 miles south) and Hollingrove (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Netherfield
In Netherfield, that means homes and buildings near Claverham Community College. For rail, the closest station is Battle station, about 2.9 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Museum of Local History (2.3 miles south-east) and Old Castle (4.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.