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Landlord Roof Survey in Marden's Hill
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Marden's Hill. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Flashings that have come away
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
What we’re asked to look at in Marden's Hill
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Flashings that have come away
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Blocked gutters over flats
Anyone responsible for a site like St John's Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their insurance cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
Landlord roof survey in Marden's Hill: what you get
The lease usually decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We do not give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey rented houses, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks, and people most often book us about chimney stacks in poor repair and leaks into upper flats.
Older buildings in small places like Marden's Hill may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Marden's Hill (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Marden's Hill
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily leaving water standing. We check them as part of the survey.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We go into the loft where it is safe looking for water marks and gaps.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
FAQs for Marden's Hill
I let a flat near Crowborough station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Marden's Hill?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we’ll say so.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Marden's Hill?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is Marden's Hill in your area?
Yes. Marden's Hill is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Marden's Hill
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 3.8 miles north-east lies Groombridge Place, a reminder of how long the area around Marden's Hill has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St John's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Crowborough station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Marden's Hill is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Marden's Hill is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: TN6. Whether your property is on Friars Vale, St John's Road and Marden's Hill or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Marden's Hill, we cover Friar's Gate (1 mile north-west), Chuck Hatch (2 miles west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Boarshead (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
What’s near Marden's Hill
In Marden's Hill, that means homes and buildings near Beacon Academy and The Half Moon Inn. The nearest railway station is Crowborough station, roughly 2.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (3.7 miles north-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Marden's Hill include Crowborough Country Park.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Marden's Hill can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.