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Roof survey in Northbridge Street, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Northbridge Street.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Northbridge Street
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We survey the roof space, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are loose chimney pots and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings.
In a village or hamlet like Northbridge Street, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Northbridge Street (TN32)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Northbridge Street
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We look at them before they cause trouble. Older and listed buildings around Northbridge Street may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in Northbridge Street, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Northbridge Street
- 20+ years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: 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 for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a hamlet or village like Northbridge Street, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Also near Northbridge Street
What else we do in Northbridge Street
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
We email the report to you. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Northbridge Street: your questions answered
I let a flat near Robertsbridge station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Northbridge Street is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
Northbridge Street homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 3.9 miles south-east lies Durhamford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Northbridge Street has been built on. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Salehurst Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Northbridge Street is about 9 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We provide roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Northbridge Street. Northbridge Street is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in TN32 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Church Lane, Coronation Cottages and Andrews Close, all of which we cover. We also cover Salehurst (1 mile east), Robertsbridge (1 mile south-west), John's Cross (2 miles south), Mountfield (3 miles south) and Oxley's Green (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles west), St Leonards (10 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-east).
Around Northbridge Street
In Northbridge Street, that means homes and buildings near Robertsbridge Community College and The Salehurst Halt Public House. The closest station to Northbridge Street is Robertsbridge station, about 0.7 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (5.4 miles north-west).
What we are asked to look at in Northbridge Street
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Loose chimney pots
- Torn or sagging underlay
Landlords with a home close to Robertsbridge station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How long the report takes to arrive
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.