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Filching Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Filching, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
About our landlord roof survey in Filching
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. We survey rented houses, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are worn ridges, hips and verges and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The written findings come 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
- Filching (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- File each roof report for future reference
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
Questions from Filching
Is my home in Filching listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Polegate station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Filching
Filching is within about 4 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of Saint Peter, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. With Alfriston Clergy House about 2.9 miles west, the area around Filching has a long history. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. If you look after a building like Willingdon Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Filching is about 3 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Filching, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. Filching is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Every address in BN26 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Filching, we cover Wannock (1 mile north-east), Folkington (1 mile north-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile east), Willingdon (1 mile east) and Polegate (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (5 miles west), Lewes (11 miles north-west) and Hailsham (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Filching
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Eight Bells Inn and Willingdon Community School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Polegate station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Burlough Castle (2.5 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Combe Hill.
Towns and villages near Filching
What else we do in Filching
Landlords, agents and block managers in Filching
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around Filching, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
Finding a roof defect early usually means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. For an older or listed building in a place like Filching, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Filching
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Filching, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.