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Landlord roof survey in Framfield, East Sussex
Landlord roof surveys in Framfield, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Useful tips for Framfield property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Landlord roof survey in Framfield
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We survey gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and rented houses, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slipped or missing slates and tiles and loose ridge or hip tiles.
In a small place like Framfield, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Framfield (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Framfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Framfield, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
When to book a survey in Framfield
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Thomas à Becket Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What they will not be able to tell you
Questions from Framfield
How do I find out if my home in Framfield is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Framfield?
Yes, Framfield is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we will say so.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you need access to all the flats?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we’ll need to go in, so residents need notice.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
Landlord roof surveys in Framfield: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Older houses across Sussex often 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Framfield Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Homes near green spaces like Hempstead Meadow can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Framfield is about 1 mile east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We provide landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Framfield and nearby. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across TN22 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on The Street, Preston Grove and Framelle Mount or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Framfield: Etchingwood (1 mile north-east), Uckfield (1 mile west), Blackboys (1 mile east), Potter's Green (2 miles north) and Buxted (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Framfield
We work in homes and buildings around Uckfield College, Hempstead Meadow and Hare & Hounds pub. For rail, the closest station is Uckfield station, roughly 1.6 miles west. A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (1.2 miles west) and Tickerage Castle (0.8 miles east). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
Why get it checked now?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Framfield, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Framfield
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A report with photographs
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.