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Landlord roof survey in Heathfield, East Sussex
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Heathfield and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
How a landlord roof survey works in Heathfield
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. Common reasons to book are damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and slipped or missing slates and tiles, across shared roofs, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks.
Around Heathfield, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, 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 the ground.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Heathfield (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Heathfield
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Landlords and agents in Heathfield book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Useful tips for Heathfield property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Deal with urgent items first
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Keep the roof space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
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Heathfield: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Heathfield?
Yes, Heathfield is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will you come out to Heathfield?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How long will you be on site?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site and larger buildings take longer.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
What we can’t see
A survey is a careful look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Heathfield, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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How we price landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Heathfield
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Take a building like Parkside Community Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark such as St Richards Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Heathfield is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Heathfield is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. Brighton is in our area too.
Landlord roof surveys in TN21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Upper Station Road, Station Road and High Street or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A265 and A267, Heathfield is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Sandy Cross (1 mile south), Old Heathfield (1 mile east), Cade Street (1 mile east), Maynard's Green (1 mile south) and Broad Oak (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Heathfield
Around Heathfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Heathfield Community College and Runt-in-Tun pub, among other places. A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (2.3 miles south) and Old Castle (4.5 miles east). The countryside around Heathfield includes Selwyns Wood.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. Homes in smaller places like Heathfield can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book us in Heathfield
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.