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Landlord roof survey in Golden Cross, East Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Golden Cross. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Flashings that have come away
- Leaking joints at party walls
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Golden Cross, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Golden Cross, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
About our landlord roof survey in Golden Cross
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It does not give repair costs 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 blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are failed flashings at walls and chimneys and choked outlets and gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Golden Cross, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Golden Cross (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Golden Cross
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
When to book a survey in Golden Cross
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 and by then more has been damaged.
Look out for signs like these:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlords with a home close to Pevensey & Westham station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before booking
- What experience they bring
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Places near Golden Cross
Other services in Golden Cross
Landlord roof surveys in Golden Cross: local notes
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Golden Cross, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Historic houses such as Horselunges Manor, about 3.1 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Golden Cross goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Golden Cross is about 3 miles east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Golden Cross and the rest of East Sussex. Golden Cross is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Landlord roof surveys in BN27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Butler's Lane and Lower Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Flowers Green (1 mile north-east), Chapel Row (1 mile north-east), Herstmonceux (1 mile north), Windmill Hill (1 mile north-east) and Stunts Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Golden Cross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Woolpack Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Pevensey & Westham station, about 4.2 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (3.9 miles south) and Amberstone Hospital (1.9 miles west).
Questions from Golden Cross
Do you cover smaller places like Golden Cross?
Yes. Golden Cross is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Golden Cross, take more of a battering?
It can do. Golden Cross is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. Larger buildings are priced to suit, so ring 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
It normally takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Golden Cross
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you are asking contractors to price. Outbuildings and barns around Golden Cross are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.