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Landlord roof survey in Broad Oak, East Sussex
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Broad Oak from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broad Oak
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. We survey converted houses, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats, and people most frequently book us about standing water on a flat roof and gutters overflowing onto walls.
Older buildings in small places like Broad Oak 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Broad Oak (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Broad Oak can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Deal with urgent items first
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Broad Oak
About 3.3 miles north lies Great Dixter, a reminder of how long the area around Broad Oak has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St George are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Take a building like Brede Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Broad Oak is about 6 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Roofs in Broad Oak get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Broad Oak is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for landlord roof surveys. Maidstone is in our area too.
Landlord roof surveys in TN31 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Pond Close, Reedswood Road and The Orchard, and we cover them all. Being close to the B2089, Broad Oak is simple for us to get to for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Broad Oak: Beckley Furnace (1 mile north-east), Broadland Row (1 mile east), Doleham (2 miles south), Udimore (2 miles east) and Beckley (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Hastings (6 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south), Belmont (6 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in Broad Oak
Broad Oak’s nearest station is Doleham station, about 2.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Nortons Farm Museum (3.7 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (4.7 miles south). Open spaces near Broad Oak include Flatropers Wood.
What affects the price in Broad Oak
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can safely be seen.
Questions from Broad Oak
I let a flat near Doleham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Broad Oak?
Yes, Broad Oak is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. 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.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you need to get into the loft?
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.
Common roof problems in Broad Oak
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
Common reasons to book include:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
If you let a flat or house near Doleham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their report turnaround times
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks