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Friar's Gate Landlord Roof Survey
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Friar's Gate and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Leaks into upper flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Landlord roof survey in Friar's Gate
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier to arrange. If you are worried about cracked or leaning shared chimneys and ponding or splits on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Friar's Gate (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Local roofs in Friar's Gate
Historic houses such as Bassetts Manor, about 3.6 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Friar's Gate goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like St John's Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near St John's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Friar's Gate is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Roofs in Friar's Gate get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: TN6. Close by, we survey roofs in Marden's Hill (1 mile south-east), Chuck Hatch (1 mile west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Mott's Mill (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Near you in Friar's Gate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Half Moon Inn and Beacon Academy. The closest station to Friar's Gate is Eridge station, about 3 miles east. A little further out are Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles north) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near Friar's Gate can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Friar's Gate
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. In a small place like Friar's Gate, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Friar's Gate
- Surveys seven days a week
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Friar's Gate
Can a landlord with a rental near Eridge station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Do you cover smaller places like Friar's Gate?
Yes, Friar's Gate is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be and we will say so.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Friar's Gate?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access, and the report says what was seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Friar's Gate?
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
We are often asked to look at:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Landlords with a home close to Eridge station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the survey will not cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID