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Landlord Roof Survey in Brightling
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Brightling. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord and commercial surveys in Brightling
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Brightling. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Brightling
The lease usually decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We don’t give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We’re frequently asked to look into damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and cracked or lifting flashings, on gutters and downpipes, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks.
Somewhere as small as Brightling, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Brightling (TN32)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Brightling needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Why get it checked now?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. In a place like Brightling, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
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What affects the price in Brightling
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Landlord roof surveys in Brightling: local notes
Historic houses such as Bateman's, about 1.9 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Brightling goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you let a flat or house near Robertsbridge station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Brightling is about 9 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Brightling and the surrounding area. Our East Sussex coverage includes Brightling. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the TN32 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on The Street and Rectory Hill and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Brightling: Hollingrove (1 mile east), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south), Oxley's Green (1 mile north-east), Netherfield (3 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Brightling
For rail, the closest station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.9 miles north).
Brightling questions
Is Brightling within the area you cover?
Yes, Brightling is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
I let a flat near Robertsbridge station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How do I book a survey in Brightling?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows by email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the roof space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.