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Hailsham Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Hailsham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Flashings that have come away
Checking the roof from ground level
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Landlord roof survey in Hailsham
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. Common reasons to book are damaged pots and flaunching and slipped or missing slates and tiles, on shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks.
In a town like Hailsham, older houses with slate or clay tile roofs typically sit alongside later estates with concrete tiles. Chimneys on older houses may be redundant, capped or leaning, and their lead flashings still need to be sound. Later houses have their own typical faults, from loose ridge tiles to blocked gutters.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Hailsham (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a visit in Hailsham, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. If there is a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hailsham
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Common roof problems in Hailsham
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
If you let a flat or house near Polegate station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What experience they bring
- What follow-up you get after the report
Hailsham questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hailsham?
Yes, Hailsham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I find out if my home in Hailsham is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How long will you be on site?
A visit typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Hailsham
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
Landlord roof surveys around Hailsham
Historic houses such as Horselunges Manor, about 1.5 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Hailsham goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you look after a building such as Hailsham Community College, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of Saint Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Hailsham is about 6 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Hailsham is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Here we cover the BN27 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street, Market Place and Station Road or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A271 and A295, Hailsham is simple for us to get to. We also cover Tile Hurst (1 mile north-west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile north), Hellingly (1 mile north), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile north-west) and Magham Down (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (14 miles north). Being one of East Sussex’s larger places, Hailsham has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around Hailsham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Grenadier pub and White House Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Polegate station, roughly 3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Herstmonceux Castle (3.6 miles east) and Amberstone Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
Why act early in Hailsham
Finding a roof defect early typically means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Extensions and dormers on homes around Hailsham often hide the first signs of trouble at their joints with the main roof. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- A written report with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.