East Sussex · London and the South East
Tile Hurst Roof Survey
Roof surveys across Tile Hurst, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Loose chimney pots
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Torn or sagging underlay
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tile Hurst
We survey roofs in Tile Hurst and across London and South East England. Visits run on any day of the week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, 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, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’ve noticed gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Tile Hurst, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. 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 report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Tile Hurst (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around Tile Hurst
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as Michelham Priory, about 1.1 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Tile Hurst goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Polegate station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Grovelands Community Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live in an older home near Zoar Strict Baptist Chapel, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Tile Hurst is about 1 mile north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Tile Hurst is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our East Sussex coverage includes Tile Hurst. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across BN27 for roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Lower Horsebridge (1 mile north), Hailsham (1 mile south-east), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile north-east), Lower Dicker (1 mile north-west) and Hellingly (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
What’s near Tile Hurst
Around Tile Hurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hailsham Community College, The Grenadier pub and Bede's Prep School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Polegate station, roughly 3.4 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Herstmonceux Castle (4.5 miles east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (1.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Combe Hill.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. For an older or listed building in a place like Tile Hurst, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Towns and villages near Tile Hurst
What else we do in Tile Hurst
Tile Hurst: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Tile Hurst is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
I let a flat near Polegate station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Tile Hurst?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a hamlet or village like Tile Hurst, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 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.
Related advice
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles