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Cross in Hand Landlord Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Cross in Hand from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
Landlord roof survey in Cross in Hand
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. If you’re worried about missing or loose roof coverings and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, we can find out what’s behind it, on blocks of flats, converted houses and shared roofs alike.
In a small place like Cross in Hand, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Cross in Hand (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Cross in Hand
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
Take an older house close to St Bartholomew: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What insurance they carry
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Cross in Hand
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cross in Hand?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Cross in Hand?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
How do I book a survey in Cross in Hand?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. Larger buildings are priced to suit, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. Often we need the loft and certain flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We’ll confirm what we need when you book.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Cross in Hand can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Cross in Hand
To price your survey, we check:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Towns and villages near Cross in Hand
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Cross in Hand
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you look after a building such as Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Trees in and around Passingworth Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Cross in Hand is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Surveys in Cross in Hand work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Brighton is in our area too.
Surveys in TN21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Fir Grove Road, Windmill Place and Dads Hill and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Roser's Cross (1 mile south-west), Waldron (1 mile south-west), Heathfield (2 miles east), Sandy Cross (2 miles south-east) and Lions Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
What’s near Cross in Hand
We work in homes and buildings around Passingworth Park, among other places. The closest station to Cross in Hand is Buxted station, about 3.9 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles south) and Tickerage Castle (2.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.