East Sussex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Hankham
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Hankham, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hankham
We survey let and shared roofs in Hankham and across London and the South East. Time on site normally takes between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. Typical surveys look at damaged pots and flaunching and mortar falling from ridges and verges, on shared roofs, converted houses and blocks of flats.
Older buildings in small places like Hankham may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Hankham (BN24)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Hankham questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Pevensey & Westham station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hankham?
It can do. Hankham is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Hankham?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do you cover Hankham?
Yes. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Hankham.
Landlord roof surveys around Hankham
Hankham lies within about 3 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. The wider area around Hankham has a long history of building, with Michelham Priory about 4.4 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For landlords with property near Pevensey & Westham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Hankham Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Bookings from Hankham are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Landlord roof surveys in BN24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane. If you’re just outside Hankham, we cover Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Hankham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion pub and Causeway School and the streets around them. The closest station to Hankham is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east. A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Hankham include Combe Hill.
Common roof problems in Hankham
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
The streets around a church such as St Luke's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Towns and villages near Hankham
Also in Hankham
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hankham
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Hankham
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Hankham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.