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Landlord roof survey in Bodle Street Green, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Bodle Street Green.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
About our landlord roof survey in Bodle Street Green
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We survey shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and converted houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are parapets and upstands in poor repair and mortar falling from ridges and verges.
Older buildings in small places like Bodle Street Green 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 such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Bodle Street Green (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Bodle Street Green?
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, especially on taller buildings.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St John the Evangelist, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily, and standing water follows. They’re checked during the survey.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere as small as Bodle Street Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What affects the price in Bodle Street Green
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Common questions in Bodle Street Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bodle Street Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Bodle Street Green?
Yes, Bodle Street Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. It does not include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
How long will you be on site?
It usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Places near Bodle Street Green
What else we do in Bodle Street Green
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Bodle Street Green
With Horselunges Manor about 4.6 miles west, Bodle Street Green sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Bodle Street Green is about 5 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Bookings from Bodle Street Green are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Bodle Street Green is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: BN27. Whether your property is on North Road, Prinkle Lane and Chilsham Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Trolliloes (1 mile west), Brownbread Street (2 miles east), The Pound (2 miles east), Ashburnham (2 miles east) and Dallington (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south-west), Lewes (15 miles west) and Hailsham (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Bodle Street Green
Well-known places in the area include Amberstone Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Herstmonceux Castle (2.6 miles south).