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Landlord Roof Survey in Etchingwood
Need a landlord roof survey in Etchingwood? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
About our landlord roof survey in Etchingwood
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We are often asked to look into missing or loose roof coverings and leaks into upper flats, across gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and shared roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Etchingwood, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
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
- Etchingwood (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Etchingwood
I let a flat near Buxted station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Etchingwood?
Yes. Etchingwood is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A lot can be seen from the ground. 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.
Common roof problems in Etchingwood
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak and by then more has been damaged.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary the Virgin, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you’ll get the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Which limits apply to the survey
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Etchingwood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
How we price landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
We will normally ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Useful tips for Etchingwood property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
Nearby places to Etchingwood
What else we do in Etchingwood
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Etchingwood
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Uckfield College, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you let a flat or house near Buxted station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Etchingwood is about 2 miles north-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Etchingwood, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Etchingwood is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: TN22. If you’re just outside Etchingwood, we cover Potter's Green (1 mile north-west), Buxted (1 mile north-west), Framfield (1 mile south-west), Blackboys (1 mile south-east) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
What’s near Etchingwood
Around Etchingwood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Buxted Inn, among other places. The closest station to Etchingwood is Buxted station, about 0.9 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (2.2 miles south-west) and Tickerage Castle (0.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.