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Landlord roof survey in Cliffe, East Sussex
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Cliffe and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Cliffe: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in Cliffe and across London and South East England. A visit usually takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where it applies. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. If you’ve noticed cracked or leaning shared chimneys and loose ridge or hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Cliffe, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Cliffe (BN7, BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We check it where there is safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Nearby places to Cliffe
Also in Cliffe
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a smaller place like Cliffe, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Cliffe
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
Common roof problems in Cliffe
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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Leaks into upper flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
If you own a rental within reach of Lewes station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
You receive a report with photographs and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Common questions in Cliffe
I let a flat near Lewes station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Cliffe?
Yes. Cliffe is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How do I book a survey in Cliffe?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t 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’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Landlord roof surveys in Cliffe: local notes
Historic houses like Anne of Cleves House, about 0.7 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Cliffe goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take a building like Priory School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Homes near green spaces such as Railway Land can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Cliffe is about 1 mile east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Cliffe is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Cliffe is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for landlord roof surveys. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in BN7 and BN8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Ham Lane, New Road and Court Road. Cliffe is on the A26, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover Southover (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile north-west), Lewes (1 mile west), Hamsey (2 miles north) and Offham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
Landmarks near Cliffe
In Cliffe, that means homes and buildings near Gardeners Arms, Railway Land and Lewes Old Grammar School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Cliffe itself: Lewes station. A little further out are Lewes Castle (0.5 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.1 miles west). The countryside around Cliffe includes Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.