East Sussex · London and the South East
Three Oaks Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Three Oaks, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Three Oaks
Across London and the South East, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We survey flat roofs, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Three Oaks (TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Three Oaks
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. Around Three Oaks, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about roof surveys in Three Oaks
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Three Oaks, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Three Oaks is within about 3 miles of the coast.
How do I find out if my home in Three Oaks is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Report times depend on the package.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Is Three Oaks in your area?
Yes. We cover Three Oaks and the rest of East Sussex. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Chimney stacks
We check the stack itself, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
Useful tips for Three Oaks property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Stay off ladders and the roof
File the report with your other home documents. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Keep the roof space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Three Oaks
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Three Oaks, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like Buckswood School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you run a business near Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. For an older house near a landmark such as St Laurence's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Three Oaks is about 3 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Surveys in Three Oaks work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Three Oaks is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in TN35 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Butcher's Lane, Morgay Wood Lane and Eight Acre Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Doleham (1 mile north-west), Broad Street (2 miles north-east), Icklesham (2 miles north-east), Broadland Row (3 miles north) and Udimore (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Hastings (3 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south), Belmont (3 miles south) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Around Three Oaks
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Hope Public House, Hastings Academy and Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Three Oaks itself: Three Oaks station. Other landmarks nearby include Barn Theatre and Museum (1.5 miles west) and Conquest Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Three Oaks, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.