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Roof survey in Westham, East Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Westham. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Roof survey in Westham
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. 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. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We are often asked to look into standing water on a flat roof and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, across chimney stacks, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Westham may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Westham (BN24)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip, leaving gaps along the courses.
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.
More services for Westham
Local roofs in Westham
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Westham, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Take a building like Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Westham is about 3 miles north-east of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Westham can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our East Sussex coverage includes Westham and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Here we cover the BN24 postcode area for roof surveys. You will find streets such as High Street, Linkway and Rattle Road. Other places close to Westham include Jenkins' Green (1 mile north-west), Pevensey (1 mile east), Langney (1 mile south), Pevensey Bay (2 miles east) and Wartling (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (3 miles south-west), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles east), Seaford (10 miles west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Westham
Around Westham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bishop Bell School and The Heron pub. There is a railway station in Westham itself: Pevensey & Westham station. Well-known places in the area include Pevensey Castle (0.6 miles east) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (3.1 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Combe Hill.
How we price roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
FAQs for Westham
Is my home in Westham listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Pevensey & Westham station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Westham, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Westham
The underlay under the coverings matters too. 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.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose chimney pots
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn or blocked valleys
If you own a rental within reach of Pevensey & Westham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- When you’ll get the report
Why get it checked now?
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. Older cottages and farmhouses around Westham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available