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Landlord Roof Survey in Friar's Hill
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Friar's Hill and the rest of East Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof survey in Friar's Hill: what you get
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Friar's Hill and the rest of London and South East England. A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe including by drone where it applies. You then get a written report with photos. We survey blocks of flats, converted houses and shared roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or lifting flashings and blocked gutters over flats.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Friar's Hill (TN35)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Friar's Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
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What else we do in Friar's Hill
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Friar's Hill
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
If you look after a building such as Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Friar's Hill and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Deal with urgent items first
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Friar's Hill
Friar's Hill lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you live in an older home near St Laurence's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Three Oaks station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Friar's Hill is about 4 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Surveys in Friar's Hill work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We work across TN35 for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Pett Road, Friars Bank and Chapel Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Friar's Hill, we cover Guestling Green (1 mile north-west), Guestling (1 mile west), Fairlight (1 mile south), Bachelor's Bump (1 mile south-west) and Pett (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (4 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-west), Belmont (3 miles south-west) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Friar's Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Hope Public House, Speckled Wood and Buckswood School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Three Oaks station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (3.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Why get it checked now?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. In a small place like Friar's Hill, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 20+ years’ experience
- Photographs and a written report every time
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Common questions in Friar's Hill
I let a flat near Three Oaks station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Friar's Hill?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We note what we can see.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.