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Eastbourne Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys across Eastbourne, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Choked outlets and gutters
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In Eastbourne, we survey everything from flats and houses to commercial buildings. Access is the part that changes most from one building to the next, so it’s agreed before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
How to prepare
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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Landlord roof survey in Eastbourne
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We survey converted houses, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
A place the size of Eastbourne has roofs of every age and type, with slate on older terraces, tiles on later houses and flat roofs on extensions, flats and shops. Each fails in its own way: slipped slates, cracked tiles, worn ridges, loose flashings, tired chimney stacks or blocked gutters. The roof type shapes what gets checked.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Eastbourne (BN23, BN22, BN21, BN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
For a price for your roof in Eastbourne, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Useful tips for Eastbourne property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
FAQs for Eastbourne
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hampden Park station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Eastbourne?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Eastbourne?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Landlord roof surveys in Eastbourne: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Eastbourne, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Older houses across Sussex frequently 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you live near a park like Princes Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you let a flat or house near Hampden Park station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Eastbourne is in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Eastbourne, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our East Sussex coverage includes Eastbourne and the places around it. There is also a page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across BN23, BN22, BN21 and BN20 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Vine Square, Ashford Square and Howard Square or a nearby road, we can survey it. Eastbourne sits on or near the A22 and A259, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Eastbourne: Hampden Park (1 mile north-west), Upperton (1 mile south-west), Old Town (1 mile south-west), Ratton Village (2 miles west) and Meads (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Hastings (13 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles north-east), Seaford (8 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (13 miles east). Being one of East Sussex’s larger places, Eastbourne has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Near you in Eastbourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near Princes Park, Ratton School and The King's Arms Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hampden Park station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Pevensey Castle (3 miles north-east) and Royal Sussex Regimental Museum (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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When to book a survey in Eastbourne
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Andrew, 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
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
Checking the roof from the ground
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.