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Roof survey in Ore, East Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Ore. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Roof survey in Ore
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey lead flashings, the roof space and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters.
Around Ore, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Ore (TN35, TN34)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. A visit to Ore is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Your questions about roof surveys in Ore
I let a flat near Ore station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Ore is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Keep the report with your property records
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Every so frequently, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Nearby places to Ore
Other services in Ore
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ore
Ore is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Christ Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sandown Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Ore is about 2 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ore. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN35 and TN34 is within our area for roof surveys. Local streets include Rye Road, Rock Lane and Mill Lane, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Ore, we cover Bachelor's Bump (1 mile north-east), Guestling (2 miles north-east), Fairlight (2 miles east), Friar's Hill (2 miles north-east) and Guestling Green (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (14 miles west).
Near you in Ore
Typical jobs here are in homes near Speckled Wood, Hastings Academy and Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Star of the Sea, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ore station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Hastings Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Common roof problems in Ore
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Living close to Speckled Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the price includes VAT
Why get it checked now?
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. Blocked gutters on homes around Ore overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.