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Langney Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Langney, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Why get it checked now?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. Blocked gutters on homes around Langney overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- A report with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Landlord roof survey in Langney: what you get
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. If you’re worried about cracked or leaning shared chimneys and standing water on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Langney, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Langney (BN23)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Langney
Langney lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Pevensey & Westham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Langney Primary Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Take an older house close to St. Richard: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Langney is about 2 miles north-east of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Langney, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Every address in BN23 is covered for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Priory Road, Priory Lane and Pembury Road. We also cover Westham (1 mile north), Pevensey (2 miles north-east), Jenkins' Green (2 miles north), Pevensey Bay (2 miles north-east) and Normans' Bay (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Hastings (12 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles north-east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (14 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles north-west) and St Leonards (11 miles east).
Near you in Langney
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Lodge pub, Princes Park and Bishop Bell School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
Landlords, agents and block managers in Langney
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Homes around Langney frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Langney
Can a landlord with a rental near Pevensey & Westham station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Langney is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How do I book a survey in Langney?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.