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Landlord Roof Survey in Battle
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Battle. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaks into upper flats
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Battle
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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. With Durhamford Manor about 2.4 miles north-east, Battle sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Battle station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Battle is about 5 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Battle is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across East Sussex, we cover Battle and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
We cover every part of TN33 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street, Market Road and Station Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You’ll find Battle on the A271 and A2100, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside Battle, we cover Steven's Crouch (2 miles west), Netherfield (2 miles north-west), Mountfield (2 miles north), John's Cross (3 miles north) and Penhurst (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles south-east) and Polegate (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Battle
We work in homes and buildings around Claverham Community College and The Abbey Hotel and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Battle station, about 0.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Battle Museum of Local History (within half a mile north) and Conquest Hospital (4.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Battle includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
How a landlord roof survey works in Battle
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. We’re often asked to look into gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and cracked or lifting flashings, across converted houses, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks.
Around Battle, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Battle (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Battle
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. In an older home around Battle, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the roof space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. A visit to Battle is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Battle, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Common roof problems in Battle
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What experience they bring
Common questions in Battle
Is my home in Battle listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Battle within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No, we do not advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Battle
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
We will normally ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.