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Landlord roof survey in Five Ashes, East Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Five Ashes and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected where they can be seen.
Landlord roof survey in Five Ashes
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. If you are worried about cracked or leaning shared chimneys and ceiling stains reported by tenants, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and rented houses 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. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Five Ashes (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Five Ashes
Other services in Five Ashes
Landlord and commercial surveys in Five Ashes
Landlords, agents and building managers in Five Ashes and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Landlord roof surveys in Five Ashes: local notes
Older houses across Sussex frequently 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Landlords with a home close to Crowborough station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live in an older home near Church of the Good Shepherd, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Five Ashes is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. In Five Ashes, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across East Sussex, we cover Five Ashes. There’s also a page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across TN20 for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Westfield Close, Leeds Lane and Spring Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Skippers Hill (1 mile north), Butcher's Cross (1 mile north), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Five Ashes
Around Five Ashes, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Skippers Hill Manor School and The Five Ashes Inn. The nearest railway station is Crowborough station, roughly 3.3 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Tickerage Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Five Ashes includes Selwyns Wood.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere like Five Ashes needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Five Ashes questions
Is Five Ashes within the area you cover?
Yes, Five Ashes is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can a landlord with a rental near Crowborough station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
What we’re asked to look at in Five Ashes
Roofs on let and shared buildings frequently get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Leaking joints at party walls
If you look after a building like Five Ashes CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will the report include photos?
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Responsibility under a lease
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- File each roof report for future reference
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.