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Landlord Roof Survey in East Hoathly
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in East Hoathly, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
How a landlord roof survey works in East Hoathly
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. If you are worried about slipped or missing slates and tiles and mortar falling from ridges and verges, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- East Hoathly (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like East Hoathly, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in East Hoathly
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
We will usually ask about:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Nearby places to East Hoathly
What else we do in East Hoathly
Landlord roof surveys in East Hoathly: local notes
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around East Hoathly has a long history of building, with Horselunges Manor about 4.6 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Uckfield station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like East Hoathly CofE Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
East Hoathly is about 4 miles south-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in East Hoathly and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our East Sussex coverage includes East Hoathly. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in BN8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street, London Road and Rectory Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Halland (1 mile west), Whitesmith (1 mile south), Chiddingly (2 miles south-east), Shortgate (2 miles west) and Blackboys (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south-east) and Crowborough (9 miles north).
What’s near East Hoathly
Typical jobs here are in homes near Foresters Arms and the streets around them. East Hoathly’s nearest station is Uckfield station, roughly 4.2 miles north-west. A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (3.5 miles east) and Tickerage Castle (3.2 miles north). The countryside around East Hoathly includes Selwyns Wood.
East Hoathly questions
I let a flat near Uckfield station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
How do I find out if my home in East Hoathly is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in East Hoathly
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like East Hoathly, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.