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Landlord roof survey in Founthill, East Sussex
Need a landlord roof survey in Founthill? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Founthill
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We do not give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. Common reasons to book are leaks into upper flats and missing or loose roof coverings, on rented houses, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Founthill, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Founthill (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. 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. Around Founthill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
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Founthill questions
Will you come out to Founthill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Uckfield station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How much is a survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Landlord roof surveys around Founthill
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Newick Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Founthill is about 3 miles west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Founthill can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Founthill is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: BN8. We also cover the places around Founthill: Newick (1 mile north-west), Chailey (1 mile west), North Chailey (2 miles west), South Street (2 miles south-west) and Mount Pleasant (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Near you in Founthill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Royal Oak Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Uckfield station, roughly 3.3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Heaven Farm Museum (3.9 miles north).
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Founthill
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Leaks into upper flats
If you own a rental within reach of Uckfield station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What happens after the report arrives
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can be seen safely.
Roof spaces and lofts
The loft space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We check it where there is safe access looking for water marks and gaps.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.