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Roof survey in Roser's Cross, East Sussex
Wondering about the roof at a property in Roser's Cross? You can book a roof survey in Roser's Cross and across East Sussex.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Roser's Cross
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. Common reasons to book are loose chimney pots and torn or sagging underlay, on ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles.
Some older homes in villages like Roser's Cross are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Roser's Cross (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Roser's Cross
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, especially near trees.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
If you own a rental within reach of Buxted station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- What happens after the report arrives
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Rural addresses near Roser's Cross can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us 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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Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Why get it checked now?
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Older and listed buildings around Roser's Cross may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Questions from Roser's Cross
Do you cover smaller places like Roser's Cross?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Roser's Cross?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
What a roof survey looks like in Roser's Cross
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of All Saints, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Trees in and around Passingworth Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Roser's Cross is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We carry out roof surveys in Roser's Cross for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Roser's Cross is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Roof surveys in TN21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Forest Place, Warren Lane and Fir Grove Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Waldron (1 mile south), Cross in Hand (1 mile north-east), Lions Green (2 miles south), Sandy Cross (2 miles east) and Heathfield (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Roser's Cross
We work in homes and buildings around Passingworth Park and The Star Inn. For rail, the closest station is Buxted station, about 3.7 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Sussex Farm Museum (2.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Roser's Cross include Selwyns Wood.