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Landlord Roof Survey in Alfriston
Independent landlord roof surveys in Alfriston. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Flashings that have come away
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Alfriston: what you get
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later based on what can be seen. It does not include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and standing water on a flat roof.
In a village or hamlet like Alfriston, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Alfriston (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Alfriston
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
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What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
What we’re asked to look at in Alfriston
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
Take a building like Alfriston School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their insurance cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Alfriston
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Berwick (Sussex) station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
Do you cover smaller places like Alfriston?
Yes, Alfriston is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Alfriston?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will confirm the timing when you book.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Alfriston, 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 agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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Local roofs in Alfriston
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Alfriston, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Alfriston Clergy House lies about 0.2 miles south-east, so building around Alfriston goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. For landlords with property near Berwick (Sussex) station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Alfriston is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. In Alfriston, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: BN26. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street, Ropewalk and West Street or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Alfriston, we cover Winton (1 mile north), Lullington (1 mile south-east), Dukes Green (1 mile south), Milton Street (1 mile north-east) and Alciston (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
What’s near Alfriston
In Alfriston, that means homes and buildings near Ye Olde Smugglers Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (within half a mile north-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Alfriston includes Firle Beacon.