East Sussex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Jarvis Brook
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around Jarvis Brook, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Leaks into upper flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Questions from Jarvis Brook
Do you cover smaller places like Jarvis Brook?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Jarvis Brook is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
It usually takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We’ll give you an idea when you book.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. The lease usually decides who is responsible, and that is a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
Sometimes, yes. If the loft space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it, so residents need notice.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How a landlord roof survey works in Jarvis Brook
We survey let and shared roofs in Jarvis Brook and across London and the South East. A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. If you’ve noticed leaks into upper flats and blocked gutters over flats, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Jarvis Brook, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Jarvis Brook (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Jarvis Brook
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Jarvis Brook
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
Landlord roof surveys in Jarvis Brook: local notes
Groombridge Place, about 4.7 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Jarvis Brook. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building such as Jarvis Brook Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Crowborough station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to St Michael & All Angels: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Jarvis Brook is about 1 mile east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Jarvis Brook across London and South East England. Jarvis Brook is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We work across TN6 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Western Road, Tubwell Lane and Osborne Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Crowborough (1 mile west), Steel Cross (1 mile north), Boarshead (1 mile north), Sweethaws (2 miles south-west) and Marden's Hill (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (6 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Jarvis Brook
Typical jobs here are in homes near Beacon Academy, among other places. Jarvis Brook has its own railway station: Crowborough station. Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles west). For a walk, there is Crowborough Country Park.
Towns and villages near Jarvis Brook
Other services in Jarvis Brook
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Around Jarvis Brook, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work, so a clear record helps.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- File each roof report for future reference
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.