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Landlord roof survey in Flimwell, East Sussex
Landlord roof surveys in Flimwell from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Flimwell
Is Flimwell within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can a landlord with a rental near Etchingham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How a landlord roof survey works in Flimwell
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. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. Common reasons to book are worn ridges, hips and verges and gutters overflowing onto walls, on converted houses, rented houses and shared roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Flimwell, 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Flimwell (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
Towns and villages near Flimwell
Other services in Flimwell
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Flimwell, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Flimwell, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Flimwell
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
For landlords with property near Etchingham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their insurance cover
Landlords, agents and block managers in Flimwell
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We check it where there’s safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Landlord roof surveys in Flimwell: local notes
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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. The wider area around Flimwell has a long history of building, with Scotney Castle about 3.1 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Augustine's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Flimwell is about 10 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Flimwell and the surrounding area. Flimwell is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN5 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include High Street, London Road and Corner Farm Close, all of which we cover. With the B2087 close by, Flimwell is simple for us to get to for landlord roof surveys. If you are just outside Flimwell, we cover Stonecrouch (2 miles north-west), Ticehurst (2 miles west), Three Leg Cross (2 miles west), Cooper's Corner (2 miles south-east) and Bedgebury Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (14 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south), Hailsham (15 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles west), St Leonards (14 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (15 miles south-east).
Around Flimwell
The nearest railway station is Etchingham station, roughly 3 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (2 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles north). The countryside around Flimwell includes Bewl Water.