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Boarshead Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Boarshead? You can book a landlord roof survey in Boarshead and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Boarshead
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. We’re frequently asked to look into damaged pots and flaunching and cracked or lifting flashings, across blocks of flats, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks.
Somewhere as small as Boarshead, 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. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Boarshead (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Deal with urgent items first
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Boarshead, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- A full building survey of every part of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Boarshead?
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Flashings that have come away
Landlords with a home close to Eridge station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
Places near Boarshead
Other services in Boarshead
Common questions in Boarshead
I let a flat near Eridge station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Boarshead?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlord roof surveys around Boarshead
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses such as Groombridge Place, about 3.3 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Boarshead 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Beacon Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Boarshead is about 2 miles north-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Boarshead gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Boarshead is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
All of TN6 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. You’ll find Boarshead on the A26, so it is easy for us to get to. If you’re just outside Boarshead, we cover Steel Cross (1 mile south), Jarvis Brook (1 mile south), Crowborough (2 miles south-west), Mott's Mill (2 miles north) and Marden's Hill (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (8 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (8 miles south), Upper Horsebridge (14 miles south) and Cliffe (15 miles south-west).
Around Boarshead
We work in homes and buildings around The Boars Head Inn. The closest station to Boarshead is Eridge station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and Bolebroke Castle (4.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Boarshead includes Crowborough Country Park.