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Roof survey in Newhaven, East Sussex
Wondering about the roof at a property in Newhaven? We carry out roof surveys in Newhaven and across East Sussex.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Newhaven
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. Typical surveys look at valley linings that have cracked or split and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, across lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys.
Semis and terraces in a town like Newhaven share roof details with the neighbours. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can be seen safely. Let us know when booking if you know of anything shared with next door.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Newhaven (BN9)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Newhaven
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, battens and pegs can rot.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
For landlords with property near Newhaven Town station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- When you will get the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What follow-up you get after the report
Questions from Newhaven
Can a landlord with a rental near Newhaven Town station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Newhaven is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: 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 applicable.
Is Newhaven in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Newhaven.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Towns and villages near Newhaven
Other services in Newhaven
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In Newhaven, parking is rarely complicated, though it’s useful to know about driveways or restrictions. We look at the roof from ground level and from windows, then from the loft where there is safe access, and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- 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.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added 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
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Practical tips
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Newhaven
Newhaven is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
With Monk's House about 3.4 miles north-west, the area around Newhaven has a long history. 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 live near a park such as Castle Hill, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Newhaven is about 8 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Newhaven and the surrounding area. Newhaven is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Brighton is in our area too.
All of BN9 is covered for roof surveys. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Dacre Road, and we cover them all. Newhaven is on the A26 and A259, which makes it simple to reach. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Denton (1 mile north-east), South Heighton (1 mile north), Piddinghoe (1 mile north-west), Tide Mills (1 mile south-east) and Norton (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (10 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-east), Lewes (6 miles north), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (12 miles north) and Telscombe (3 miles west). Newhaven is among the bigger towns we cover in East Sussex.
Local landmarks in Newhaven
We work in homes and buildings around Harbour Primary and Nursery School, The Ship Hotel and Castle Hill. There is a railway station in Newhaven itself: Newhaven Town station. Other landmarks nearby include Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Newhaven Museum (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Itford Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.