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Dallington Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Dallington and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Landlord and commercial surveys in Dallington
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Landlord roof survey in Dallington
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. We survey rented houses, converted houses and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are ceiling stains reported by tenants and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Some older homes in villages like Dallington are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Dallington (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Dallington
Also in Dallington
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Dallington
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands where we can see them safely.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We go into the loft where it’s safe looking for water marks and gaps.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Local roofs in Dallington
Bateman's, about 3.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Dallington. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take a building like Dallington Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Giles are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Dallington is about 7 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. If you’re in Dallington, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Dallington is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Here we cover the TN21 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Other places close to Dallington include Wood's Corner (1 mile east), Rushlake Green (2 miles west), Punnett's Town (2 miles north-west), Brownbread Street (3 miles south-east) and Burwash Common (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles north-west) and St Leonards (11 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Dallington
A little further out are Old Castle (under half a mile west) and Hellingly Hospital (5.6 miles south-west).
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Dallington: your questions answered
Will you come out to Dallington?
Yes. Dallington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you cover Dallington?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Dallington as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Dallington can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- 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.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.