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Brownbread Street Landlord Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Brownbread Street. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
What happens if roof problems are left?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. 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 small place like Brownbread Street, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why book us in Brownbread Street
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- A written report with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How a landlord roof survey works in Brownbread Street
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We don’t give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey shared roofs, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks, and people most frequently book us about standing water on a flat roof and flashings that have come away.
Older buildings in small places like Brownbread Street may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Brownbread Street (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen 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.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Deal with urgent items first
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
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What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Brownbread Street, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys around Brownbread Street
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Peter, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Living close to Ashburnham Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Brownbread Street is about 6 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Brownbread Street for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We cover every part of TN33 for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Brownbread Street: Ashburnham (1 mile east), The Pound (1 mile south-east), Bodle Street Green (2 miles west), Wood's Corner (3 miles north) and Dallington (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (10 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south-west) and Crowborough (13 miles north-west).
Around Brownbread Street
Around Brownbread Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Ash Tree Inn and Ashburnham Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Battle station, about 4.9 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Amberstone Hospital (5.2 miles south-west) and Old Castle (2.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Senlac Hill.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Brownbread Street?
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, particularly on taller buildings.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Landlords with a home close to Battle station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How soon the report will arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
FAQs for Brownbread Street
Will you come out to Brownbread Street?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Brownbread Street listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
Sometimes, yes. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we will need to go in, so residents need notice.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No, we do not advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.