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Roof Survey in Upper Horsebridge
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Upper Horsebridge, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Upper Horsebridge is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- 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 roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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How a roof survey works in Upper Horsebridge
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a close look. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. Common reasons to book are cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, on flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate.
Around Upper Horsebridge, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Upper Horsebridge (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Upper Horsebridge
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Horsebridge?
Yes, Upper Horsebridge is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Polegate station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Useful tips for Upper Horsebridge property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
We check the stack itself, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges frequently cracks on tiled roofs. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Upper Horsebridge, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Places near Upper Horsebridge
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For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Upper Horsebridge homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Horselunges Manor, about 0.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Upper Horsebridge. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Polegate station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take a building like Hawkes Farm Academy: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Upper Horsebridge is about 7 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Upper Horsebridge is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Upper Horsebridge is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We survey roofs across the BN27 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a roof survey at a property on New Road, Park Road and Hawks Road or anywhere close by, we can help. You will find Upper Horsebridge on the A271, which makes it simple to reach. If you’re just outside Upper Horsebridge, we cover Hellingly (1 mile north-east), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile west), Tile Hurst (1 mile south-west), Hailsham (1 mile south) and Magham Down (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Upper Horsebridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Grenadier pub and Hailsham Community College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Polegate station, about 3.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hellingly Hospital Railway (0.7 miles north) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.9 miles north).