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Landlord Roof Survey in Kingston near Lewes
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Kingston near Lewes, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Landlord roof survey in Kingston near Lewes
We survey let and shared roofs in Kingston near Lewes and across London and the South East. Time on site normally takes an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen including by drone where applicable. A written report with photos follows. We survey flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and cracked or leaning shared chimneys.
In a small place like Kingston near Lewes, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Kingston near Lewes (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Kingston near Lewes frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets in another room
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Other services in Kingston near Lewes
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Kingston near Lewes
Kingston near Lewes is within about 5 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take an older house close to St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes): its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For landlords with property near Lewes station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Historic houses like Anne of Cleves House, about 1.5 miles north-east, show how far back building around Kingston near Lewes goes. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Kingston near Lewes is about 2 miles south-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kingston near Lewes. Kingston near Lewes is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for landlord roof surveys.
We survey roofs across BN7 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Monckton Way and Mushroom Field and the roads around them. Other places close to Kingston near Lewes include Iford (1 mile south-east), Northease (2 miles south-east), Southover (2 miles north-east), Lewes (2 miles north-east) and Cliffe (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (9 miles north-east), Newhaven (5 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Kingston near Lewes
We work in homes and buildings around Priory School and Juggs Arms Public House. For rail, the closest station is Lewes station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (2.6 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Southerham Farm and Offham Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kingston near Lewes
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Kingston near Lewes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
FAQs for Kingston near Lewes
I let a flat near Lewes station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Is the coastal weather around Kingston near Lewes hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Kingston near Lewes is within about 5 miles of the coast.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do you cover Kingston near Lewes for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs in Kingston near Lewes and the rest of East Sussex. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access and note what couldn’t be seen.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Keep the roof space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.