East Sussex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Burlow, East Sussex
Landlord roof surveys around Burlow, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Burlow
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Take an older house close to Christ Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their track record with similar roofs
About our landlord roof survey in Burlow
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. We survey flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and rented houses, and people most often book us about choked outlets and gutters and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
In a small place like Burlow, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Burlow (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Burlow
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 are asking contractors to price. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Checking the roof from ground level
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
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What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a small place like Burlow, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Local roofs in Burlow
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Horselunges Manor, about 2.8 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burlow. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Burlow is about 4 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Burlow, we can survey the roof. Burlow is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Here we cover the TN21 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. You will find streets such as Chiddingly Road and The Hedgerows, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Burlow: Horam (1 mile north-east), Gun Hill (1 mile south-west), Lions Green (1 mile north-west), Hale Green (1 mile south-west) and Vines Cross (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles south).
Near you in Burlow
Around Burlow, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The May Garland Inn. A little further out are Tickerage Castle (4.8 miles north-west) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Selwyns Wood.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Burlow
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Burlow
Do you cover Burlow?
Yes, Burlow is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Burlow?
Yes, Burlow is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.