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Landlord roof survey in Flowers Green, East Sussex
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Flowers Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Why get it checked now?
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Outbuildings and barns around Flowers Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- A written report with photographs
- Prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord roof survey in Flowers Green
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them, along with the loft space where there is safe access. Common reasons to book are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and mortar falling from ridges and verges, on converted houses, rented houses and blocks of flats.
Older buildings in small places like Flowers Green may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Flowers Green (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older rural homes like those around Flowers Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Flowers Green homes and their roofs
Flowers Green is within about 5 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. About 3.4 miles west lies Horselunges Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Flowers Green has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Take a building like Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Flowers Green is about 3 miles east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Flowers Green and nearby. Across East Sussex, we cover Flowers Green. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Surveys in BN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Flowers Green, we cover Chapel Row (1 mile north), Golden Cross (1 mile south-west), Herstmonceux (1 mile north), Windmill Hill (1 mile north-east) and Stunts Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles west).
Around Flowers Green
We work in homes and buildings around Woolpack Inn. Flowers Green’s nearest station is Pevensey Bay station, about 4.4 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Herstmonceux Castle (1 mile south-east) and Amberstone Hospital (2.2 miles west).
Common roof problems in Flowers Green
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
For landlords with property near Pevensey Bay station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Flowers Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Flowers Green?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Flowers Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. Frequently we need the loft and certain flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We will confirm what we need as you book.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Is this survey just for landlords?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. Who pays is usually set by the lease, and that’s a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.