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Landlord roof survey in Golden Cross, East Sussex
Landlord roof surveys across Golden Cross, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Standing water on a flat roof
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
About our landlord roof survey in Golden Cross
The lease normally decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We cannot advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses, and people most frequently book us about ponding or splits on flat roofs and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Somewhere as small as Golden Cross, 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 frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Golden Cross (BN27, BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Golden Cross
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. Michelham Priory, about 2.3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Golden Cross. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Berwick (Sussex) station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Anyone responsible for a site like Chiddingly Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Golden Cross is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Golden Cross is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Golden Cross is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: BN27 and BN8. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Burgh Hill Road and Golden Cross and the roads around them. Other places close to Golden Cross include Wickstreet (2 miles south), Ripe (2 miles south-west), Laughton (2 miles west), Arlington (3 miles south) and Berwick (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles south-east) and Crowborough (11 miles north).
What’s near Golden Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Golden Cross Inn, among other places. Golden Cross’s nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 3.6 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (3.9 miles north-east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (3.3 miles east).
Why it’s worth a survey now in Golden Cross
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Golden Cross, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What else we do in Golden Cross
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Golden Cross
Do you cover smaller places like Golden Cross?
Yes, Golden Cross is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Golden Cross listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How do I book a survey in Golden Cross?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it is a roof survey. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey and doesn’t replace a structural engineer’s report.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
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 to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Common roof problems in Golden Cross
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants frequently lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved from what’s visible.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Blocked gutters over flats
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will the report include photos?
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Golden Cross, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you in advance.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.