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Landlord Roof Survey in Friston
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Friston and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Friston
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later based on what can be seen. It does not give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. Typical surveys look at parapets and upstands in poor repair and missing or loose roof coverings, across gutters and downpipes, converted houses and rented houses.
Around Friston, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
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.
- Where
- Friston (BN20)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
Landlord and commercial surveys in Friston
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Friston and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Useful tips for Friston property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. A visit to Friston is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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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, plus urgent call-outs. Around Friston, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Friston: your questions answered
Will you come out to Friston?
Yes, Friston is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is the coastal weather around Friston hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Friston is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours and larger buildings take longer.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Friston?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
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 are not included, but contractors can price from it.
Nearby places to Friston
Other services in Friston
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Friston
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Friston, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Alfriston Clergy House, about 3.7 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Friston. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Eastbourne station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Simon and St Jude, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Friston is about 4 miles south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Friston gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our East Sussex coverage includes Friston. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of BN20 for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Dene Side, Dene Close and Michel Close or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover East Dean (1 mile south-west), Birling Gap (1 mile south), Jevington (2 miles north), Old Town (3 miles east) and Meads (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (4 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles north-east), Seaford (4 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north) and Uckfield (15 miles north).
Landmarks near Friston
We work in homes and buildings around The Tiger Inn, among other places. The closest station to Friston is Eastbourne station, roughly 3.2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (3 miles north). Not far away are Combe Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.