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Roof survey in Westfield, East Sussex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Westfield, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Westfield, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Roof survey in Westfield
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are loose chimney pots and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
Somewhere as small as Westfield, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Westfield (TN35)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Westfield
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Doleham station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Do you cover smaller places like Westfield?
Yes. Westfield is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Roof surveys in Westfield: local notes
Westfield lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Durhamford Manor, about 3.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Westfield. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Westfield School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For businesses in and around places such as Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Westfield is about 3 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cover Westfield and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the TN35 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Moor Lane, Heathlands and South Terrace or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Kent Street (1 mile west), Brede (2 miles north-east), Cackle Street (2 miles north), Sedlescombe (3 miles north-west) and Telham (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (3 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (14 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (4 miles south).
Near you in Westfield
Around Westfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ark Helenswood Academy, among other places. The closest station to Westfield is Doleham station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (3.6 miles south) and Barn Theatre and Museum (0.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We look at them before they cause trouble. For older village homes like those around Westfield, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Towns and villages near Westfield
Also in Westfield
Common roof problems in Westfield
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St John the Baptist: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their report turnaround times
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
How we price roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The size of the roof
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded, as wind can lift them.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Westfield
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.