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Roof survey in Penhurst, East Sussex
Wondering about the roof at a property in Penhurst? You can book a roof survey in Penhurst and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a hamlet or village like Penhurst, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Roof survey in Penhurst: what you get
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. The approach is the same in each case: 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 are often asked to look into leaking gutter joints and downpipes and standing water on a flat roof, across flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles.
Somewhere as small as Penhurst, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Penhurst (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Common roof problems in Penhurst
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Trees in and around Ashburnham Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Penhurst: your questions answered
Is Penhurst within the area you cover?
Yes, Penhurst is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Penhurst listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
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.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
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Roof surveys around Penhurst
The wider area around Penhurst has a long history of building, with Bateman's about 4.7 miles north. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Michael, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Battle station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Penhurst is about 6 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Penhurst is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Penhurst is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: TN33. Other places close to Penhurst include Steven's Crouch (2 miles south-east), Netherfield (2 miles north-east), Twelve Oaks (2 miles north), Hollingrove (3 miles north) and Brightling (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (11 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-east), Hailsham (8 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Penhurst
In Penhurst, that means homes and buildings near Ashburnham Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Battle station, about 3.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Museum of Local History (3.2 miles east) and Bexhill Hospital (5.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Senlac Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s often been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the loft space, we can often spot it sooner. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Penhurst, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Penhurst
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, but its nails often corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.