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Etchingham Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Etchingham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Etchingham
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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 Etchingham has a long history of building, with Bateman's about 2.8 miles south-west. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Etchingham station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Nicholas and St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Take a building like Etchingham Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Etchingham is about 11 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Etchingham can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in TN19 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include High Street, Oxenbridge Lane and Church Hill, and we cover them all. Other places close to Etchingham include Burgh Hill (1 mile north-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-east), Silver Hill (2 miles east), Cooper's Corner (2 miles north-east) and Ticehurst (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Hastings (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south-east) and Uckfield (15 miles west).
Near you in Etchingham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Robertsbridge Community College and the streets around them. Etchingham has its own railway station: Etchingham station. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Bewl Water.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Etchingham
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later based on what can be seen. It doesn’t give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. Common reasons to book are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and loose ridge or hip tiles, on gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and converted houses.
In a small place like Etchingham, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Etchingham (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are frequently shared between houses or flats. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We go into the loft where it is safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Etchingham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you in advance.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. Older and listed buildings around Etchingham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Prices that include VAT
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
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FAQs for Etchingham
How do I find out if my home in Etchingham is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
I let a flat near Etchingham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You will then get the report by email.
Do you work in Etchingham?
Yes. We cover Etchingham and the rest of East Sussex. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How do I book a survey in Etchingham?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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.