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Landlord roof survey in Isfield, East Sussex
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Isfield, with photos and a written report.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Landlord roof survey in Isfield
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We look at the roof from each safe vantage point including the loft and 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 are allowed to reach. We survey shared roofs, converted houses and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks into upper flats and chimney stacks in poor repair.
In a small place like Isfield, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Isfield (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Isfield
Landlords, agents and building managers in Isfield and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Also in Isfield
Useful tips for Isfield property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Arrange flat access in advance
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Isfield
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
Isfield homes and their roofs
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Isfield has a long history of building, with Glyndebourne about 4.1 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Uckfield station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Margaret, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Isfield is about 3 miles south-west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Isfield, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We cover every part of TN22 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Station Road, Lavender Fields and Horsted Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Isfield, we cover Rose Hill (1 mile south-east), Little Horsted (1 mile north-east), Mount Pleasant (2 miles west), Barcombe Mills (2 miles south-west) and Barcombe Cross (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east) and Uckfield (3 miles north-east).
Around Isfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Laughing Fish pub and the streets around them. Isfield’s nearest station is Uckfield station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (4.4 miles north-east) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Isfield includes Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Isfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you beforehand.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work, so a clear record helps.
Common questions in Isfield
How do I find out if my home in Isfield is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Isfield?
Yes, Isfield is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
That depends on the layout. Frequently we need the loft and certain flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed when booking.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.