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Landlord Roof Survey in Barcombe Cross
Landlord roof surveys around Barcombe Cross, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof survey in Barcombe Cross: what you get
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told ahead of time. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need when booking. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. If you are worried about gutters overflowing onto walls and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it, on rented houses, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks alike.
Somewhere as small as Barcombe Cross, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Barcombe Cross (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Barcombe Cross
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
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What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Responsibility under a lease
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Barcombe Cross
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Local roofs in Barcombe Cross
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Glyndebourne about 3.7 miles south-east, Barcombe Cross sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you look after a building such as Barcombe Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Take an older house close to St Francis of Assisi: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Cooksbridge station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Barcombe Cross is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. We cover Barcombe Cross and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our East Sussex coverage includes Barcombe Cross and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Landlord roof surveys in BN8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street, Grange Road and Weald Close or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Barcombe Cross, we cover Barcombe (1 mile south), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Barcombe Mills (1 mile south-east), Upper Wellingham (2 miles south-east) and Cooksbridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Barcombe Cross
In Barcombe Cross, that means homes and buildings near Royal Oak pub and Chailey School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west. A little further out are Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles south-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south). Not far away are Malling Down and Offham Hill.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Barcombe Cross, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Barcombe Cross questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Cooksbridge station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Barcombe Cross?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you work in Barcombe Cross?
Yes. We survey roofs in Barcombe Cross and the rest of East Sussex. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.