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Landlord Roof Survey in Lower Willingdon
Landlord roof surveys around Lower Willingdon, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lower Willingdon
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access and we’ll say what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. Typical surveys look at loose ridge or hip tiles and leaks into upper flats, on rented houses, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes.
In a smaller place like Lower Willingdon, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Lower Willingdon (BN20, BN22, BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a smaller place like Lower Willingdon, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Common questions in Lower Willingdon
Do you cover smaller places like Lower Willingdon?
Yes. Lower Willingdon is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lower Willingdon, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Lower Willingdon is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Who typically books a landlord or block roof survey?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
A visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will give you an idea as you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Lower Willingdon?
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
If you look after a building such as Willingdon Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their insurance cover
Also near Lower Willingdon
Other services in Lower Willingdon
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Landlord roof surveys around Lower Willingdon
Lower Willingdon lies within about 4 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, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live in an older home near St Wilfrid, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Alfriston Clergy House, about 4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lower Willingdon. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Lower Willingdon is about 2 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lower Willingdon and nearby. Lower Willingdon is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We cover every part of the BN20, BN22 and BN26 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Freshwater Square, Willingdon Court and The Triangle or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Willingdon (1 mile south-east), Wannock (1 mile north-west), Polegate (1 mile north), Filching (1 mile west) and Folkington (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (4 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles east).
What’s near Lower Willingdon
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Wheatsheaf Inn and Willingdon Community School, among other places. Lower Willingdon’s nearest station is Polegate station, about 0.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Burlough Castle (3.5 miles west) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (1.2 miles west). Not far away are Combe Hill.