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Landlord roof survey in Barcombe, East Sussex
Landlord roof surveys in Barcombe, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Responsibility under a lease
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Barcombe
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
How a landlord roof survey works in Barcombe
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. If you’ve noticed gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and ponding or splits on flat roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Barcombe, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Barcombe (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Barcombe homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Glyndebourne, about 3.2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Barcombe goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For landlords with property near Cooksbridge station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Barcombe is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Barcombe gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Barcombe is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for landlord roof surveys. There is also a page for Brighton.
Landlord roof surveys in BN8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Barcombe include Barcombe Mills (1 mile east), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Cooksbridge (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Barcombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Anglers Rest pub and Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form, among other places. The nearest railway station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south) and Lewes Castle (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Offham Hill and Malling Down.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Barcombe, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Barcombe, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Barcombe?
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Barcombe Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Places near Barcombe
Also in Barcombe
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys frequently let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.
FAQs for Barcombe
Will you come out to Barcombe?
Yes, Barcombe is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Cooksbridge station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.