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Landlord Roof Survey in Bexhill-on-Sea
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Bexhill-on-Sea, with photos and a clear written report.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
How a landlord roof survey works in Bexhill-on-Sea
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey blocks of flats, rented houses and shared roofs, and people most often book us about chimney stacks in poor repair and leaks into upper flats.
In a town like Bexhill-on-Sea, most homes are houses whose owners look after their own roofs. Small faults, such as a cracked ridge, a slipped tile or a blocked gutter, are cheaper to deal with early. The report sets out what needs attention, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Photos show you exactly what was seen, even on parts you cannot reach yourself.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Bexhill-on-Sea (TN39, TN40)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog, and standing water follows. They’re checked during the survey.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the roof space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch and you will need to arrange it.
Places near Bexhill-on-Sea
Other services in Bexhill-on-Sea
Landlord roof surveys around Bexhill-on-Sea
Bexhill-on-Sea lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Landlords with a home close to Bexhill station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Homes near green spaces like Egerton Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Bexhill-on-Sea is in East Sussex. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bexhill-on-Sea. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Surveys in TN39 and TN40 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, High Street and Station Road. Main roads around Bexhill-on-Sea include the A259 and A269. Other places close to Bexhill-on-Sea include Sidley (1 mile north), Watermill (2 miles north), Lunsford's Cross (2 miles north-west), Hooe Common (3 miles north-west) and Russell's Green (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (4 miles east), Hailsham (9 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles east), Polegate (10 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (6 miles east). Bexhill-on-Sea is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex.
Local landmarks in Bexhill-on-Sea
We work in homes and buildings around Picture Playhouse pub, Bexhill High Academy and Egerton Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bexhill station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bexhill Hospital (0.5 miles north-east) and Bexhill Costume And Social History Museum (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Bexhill-on-Sea includes Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bexhill-on-Sea
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Bexhill-on-Sea?
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
Take a building like King Offa Primary Academy: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Bexhill-on-Sea questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bexhill station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is Bexhill-on-Sea in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Bexhill-on-Sea is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we will say so.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How do I book a survey in Bexhill-on-Sea?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Bexhill-on-Sea often share a roof line with the neighbours, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. It’s useful to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work, so time on site goes where it is needed.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
How we price landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Bexhill-on-Sea, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.