East Sussex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Chuck Hatch, East Sussex
Independent landlord roof surveys in Chuck Hatch. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damaged pots and flaunching
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. On timing, it usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Chuck Hatch can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you in advance.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
About our landlord roof survey in Chuck Hatch
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We survey flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and blocks of flats, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged pots and flaunching and mortar falling from ridges and verges.
In a small place like Chuck Hatch, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Chuck Hatch (TN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Chuck Hatch
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ashurst Kent station?
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.
Will you come out to Chuck Hatch?
Yes. Chuck Hatch is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Chuck Hatch
With Bassetts Manor about 2.9 miles north, Chuck Hatch sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Chuck Hatch is about 3 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Chuck Hatch, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
All of TN7 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Chuck Hatch, we cover Friar's Gate (1 mile east), Marden's Hill (2 miles east), Mott's Mill (3 miles east), Sweethaws (3 miles south-east) and Crowborough (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (10 miles south-east), Southover (15 miles south) and Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Chuck Hatch
For rail, the closest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 4 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south-east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Chuck Hatch include Crowborough Country Park.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords and letting agents in Chuck Hatch book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Deal with urgent items first
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
When to book a survey in Chuck Hatch
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
For landlords with property near Ashurst Kent station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How soon the report will arrive
- What experience they bring
- What exactly goes into their report
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What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats