East Sussex · London and the South East
Silver Hill Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Silver Hill, with photos and a written report.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Silver Hill
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s 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. If you’ve noticed ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, we can find out what’s behind it, on natural slate, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
Older buildings in small places like Silver Hill may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Silver Hill (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it frequently fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips that show past repairs.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too, since leaks often start there.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Keep the report with your property records
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Mention any damp patches when you book
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 is not clear.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
How we price roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What a roof survey looks like in Silver Hill
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as Bateman's, about 4.4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Silver Hill goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Etchingham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Silver Hill is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Silver Hill can all book roof surveys. Silver Hill is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Roof surveys in TN19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Silver Hill, we cover Hurst Green (1 mile north-west), Burgh Hill (1 mile north-west), Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Etchingham (2 miles west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Hastings (10 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles west), St Leonards (11 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Silver Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Horse Public House and Robertsbridge Community College and the streets around them. The closest station to Silver Hill is Etchingham station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.4 miles north-west).
When to book a survey in Silver Hill
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Common reasons to book include:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What insurance they carry
- Which limits apply to the survey
Silver Hill questions
Is Silver Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Silver Hill listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Silver Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Silver Hill, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.