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Roof survey in Three Leg Cross, East Sussex
We carry out roof surveys in Three Leg Cross and the rest of East Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Loose chimney pots
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Three Leg Cross
We survey roofs in Three Leg Cross and across London and South East England. Visits run on any day of the week. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles, and people most frequently book us about crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and torn or sagging underlay.
In a small place like Three Leg Cross, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Three Leg Cross (TN5)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Around Three Leg Cross, 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’s safe.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. Around Three Leg Cross, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Three Leg Cross
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- An independent look at the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a roof survey in Three Leg Cross?
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Common reasons to book include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Anyone responsible for a site like Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
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Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
Keep the report with your property records. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
Three Leg Cross: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Three Leg Cross?
Yes. Three Leg Cross is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Three Leg Cross?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
How do I book a survey in Three Leg Cross?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Roof surveys around Three Leg Cross
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
With Scotney Castle about 2.6 miles north, the area around Three Leg Cross has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. If you own a rental within reach of Stonegate station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Three Leg Cross is about 8 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Bookings from Three Leg Cross are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our East Sussex coverage includes Three Leg Cross and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN5 postcode area for roof surveys. If you are just outside Three Leg Cross, we cover Ticehurst (1 mile south-east), Stonecrouch (1 mile north-east), Flimwell (2 miles east), Kilndown (2 miles north) and Bedgebury Cross (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south), Hailsham (15 miles south-west), Crowborough (10 miles west), St Leonards (15 miles south-east) and Uckfield (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Three Leg Cross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bull Inn Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Stonegate station, roughly 3 miles south-west. A little further out are Old Scotney Castle (2.5 miles north) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.4 miles north). The countryside around Three Leg Cross includes Bewl Water.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none, and we note its condition.
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked, as far as we can safely see them. We note any lean or loose pots.