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Landlord Roof Survey in Ashburnham
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Ashburnham.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ashburnham
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We can’t advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Common reasons to book are flashings that have come away and damaged pots and flaunching, across rented houses, converted houses and blocks of flats.
Older buildings in small places like Ashburnham 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Ashburnham (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Ashburnham, access is often 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 let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Do you need a landlord roof survey in Ashburnham?
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Blocked gutters over flats
Homes near green spaces such as Ashburnham Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Are they insured for the work?
- How soon the report will arrive
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Ashburnham homes and their roofs
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you own a rental within reach of Battle station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Peter: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Ashburnham is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Ashburnham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Every address in TN33 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets like Church Road and The Forge, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Ashburnham, we cover Brownbread Street (1 mile west), The Pound (1 mile south), Bodle Street Green (2 miles west), Wood's Corner (3 miles north-west) and Dallington (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (10 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Ashburnham
Around Ashburnham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ashburnham Park and The Ash Tree Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Ashburnham is Battle station, about 4.4 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Old Castle (3.1 miles north-west) and Battle Museum of Local History (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Ashburnham include Senlac Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ashburnham
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. For an older or listed building in a place like Ashburnham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Package prices that include VAT
- A written report with photographs
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
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Useful tips for Ashburnham property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Ashburnham questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Battle station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashburnham?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you work in Ashburnham?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Ashburnham included.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.