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Landlord roof survey in Barcombe Mills, East Sussex
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Barcombe Mills. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaks into upper flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Barcombe Mills
Historic houses like Glyndebourne, about 3 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Barcombe Mills goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like Barcombe Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Cooksbridge station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Barcombe Mills is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Barcombe Mills, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Brighton is in our area too.
We cover every part of the BN8 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Barcombe (1 mile west), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north-west), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Norlington (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Barcombe Mills
Typical jobs here are in homes near Anglers Rest pub and Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form, among other places. The closest station to Barcombe Mills is Cooksbridge station, roughly 2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Lewes Castle (3.2 miles south) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (2.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
About our landlord roof survey in Barcombe Mills
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Barcombe Mills and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at chimney stacks in poor repair and damp or stains in top-floor flats, on gutters and downpipes, converted houses and rented houses.
Somewhere as small as Barcombe Mills, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Barcombe Mills (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
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What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Barcombe Mills, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Barcombe Mills, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. Any problems are photographed.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather, so we look at them closely.
FAQs for Barcombe Mills
Is my home in Barcombe Mills listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Barcombe Mills?
Yes, Barcombe Mills is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
Sometimes, yes. If the loft space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it so please give residents notice.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No, we don’t advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Why get it checked now?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. In a place like Barcombe Mills, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.