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Landlord roof survey in Cousley Wood, East Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Cousley Wood. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlords, agents and block managers in Cousley Wood
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How a landlord roof survey works in Cousley Wood
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out seven days a week which can help when arranging access with residents. We are often asked to look into missing or loose roof coverings and loose ridge or hip tiles, across blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and converted houses.
In a village or hamlet like Cousley Wood, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Cousley Wood (TN5)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.
What we are asked to look at in Cousley Wood
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Anyone responsible for a site like Uplands Community College will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Cousley Wood, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Cousley Wood homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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. About 1.6 miles south-west lies Wadhurst Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Cousley Wood has been built on. 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.
Take an older house close to Rehoboth Chapel: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Wadhurst station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Cousley Wood is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Cousley Wood, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. Across East Sussex, we cover Cousley Wood. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
All of TN5 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Cousley Wood: Newbury's (1 mile north-west), Pell Green (1 mile south-west), Wadhurst (2 miles south-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles south-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Hailsham (15 miles south), Crowborough (9 miles west), Uckfield (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south) and Hellingly (14 miles south).
Around Cousley Wood
Around Cousley Wood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Old Vine Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Wadhurst station, roughly 2.1 miles west. Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Old Scotney Castle (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Cousley Wood include Bewl Water.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Cousley Wood
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Wadhurst station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Cousley Wood listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.