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Bodiam Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Bodiam, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
How we price landlord roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
All our prices include VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Landlord roof survey in Bodiam: what you get
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We cannot advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. If you’re worried about slipped or missing slates and tiles and choked outlets and gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Bodiam may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Bodiam (TN32)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner and the report helps with that.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
Why it is worth a survey now in Bodiam
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. For older village homes like those around Bodiam, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Bodiam, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Bodiam
The wider area around Bodiam has a long history of building, with Great Dixter about 2.5 miles east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like Bodiam Manor School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Robertsbridge station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Giles are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Bodiam is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Bodiam gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Across East Sussex, we cover Bodiam and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in TN32 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Bodiam, we cover Sandhurst Cross (1 mile north-east), Sandhurst (2 miles north-east), Little Conghurst (2 miles north), Four Throws (2 miles north) and Linkhill (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Hastings (10 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), St Leonards (10 miles south), Hastings Old Town (11 miles south), Belmont (10 miles south) and Heathfield (13 miles west).
What’s near Bodiam
In Bodiam, that means homes and buildings near Bodiam Church of England Primary School and Castle Inn, among other places. The closest station to Bodiam is Robertsbridge station, about 3.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Useful tips for Bodiam property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Bodiam: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Robertsbridge station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Bodiam is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
More services for Bodiam
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.