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Landlord roof survey in Chiltington, 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 Chiltington, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
How a landlord roof survey works in Chiltington
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We’re often asked to look into mortar falling from ridges and verges and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, on flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and blocks of flats.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Chiltington (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Chiltington
I let a flat near Cooksbridge station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chiltington?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Chiltington for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs in Chiltington and the rest of East Sussex. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What we’re asked to look at in Chiltington
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaks into upper flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Chailey School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey will not cover
- Their report turnaround times
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Chiltington, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Chiltington
The wider area around Chiltington has a long history of building, with Anne of Cleves House about 3.7 miles south. 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. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For landlords with property near Cooksbridge station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Chiltington is about 3 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Chiltington, we can come and survey your property. Across East Sussex, we cover Chiltington and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Surveys in BN7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Chiltington include East Chiltington (1 mile west), Cooksbridge (1 mile south-east), South Chailey (1 mile north), Plumpton (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles south-east), Hailsham (13 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
Near you in Chiltington
The closest station to Chiltington is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lewes Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (3.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blackcap and Malling Down.