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Landlord Roof Survey in Horam
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Horam and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Landlord roof survey in Horam: what you get
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. We survey blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs, and people most frequently book us about splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Some older homes in villages like Horam are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Horam (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you contact us
We will normally ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older rural homes like those around Horam can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Horam homes and their roofs
Historic houses like Horselunges Manor, about 3.2 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Horam goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take an older house close to Christ Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Maynards Green Community Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Horam is about 5 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Horam and the surrounding area. Our East Sussex coverage includes Horam and the places around it. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the TN21 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Little London Road, Toll Wood Road and Beauford Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Burlow (1 mile south-west), Vines Cross (1 mile east), Maynard's Green (1 mile north), Lions Green (1 mile north-west) and Warbleton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (5 miles south).
Near you in Horam
In Horam, that means homes and buildings near Horam Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Horam includes Selwyns Wood.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Horam
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Deal with urgent items first
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls frequently hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. Any problems are photographed.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Horam
Is my home in Horam listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Horam within the area you cover?
Yes, Horam is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
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.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Older cottages and farmhouses around Horam can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys