East Sussex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Mark Cross
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Mark Cross.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Choked outlets and gutters
Leave it or get it looked at?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. In a small place like Mark Cross, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Mark Cross
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Package prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
About our landlord roof survey in Mark Cross
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Mark Cross and the rest of London and the South East. A visit usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and rented houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are mortar falling from ridges and verges and chimney stacks in poor repair.
In a village or hamlet like Mark Cross, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Mark Cross (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. The report records it.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Mark Cross
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
FAQs for Mark Cross
Can a landlord with a rental near Wadhurst 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.
Will you come out to Mark Cross?
Yes, Mark Cross is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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 after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Mark Cross homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 3.2 miles east lies Wadhurst Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Mark Cross has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Wadhurst station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Trees in and around Eridge Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. Anyone responsible for a site like Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Mark Cross is about 4 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Mark Cross gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Mark Cross is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for landlord roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN6 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Mark Cross, we cover Town Row (1 mile south-west), The Platt (2 miles north), Argos Hill (2 miles south-west), Rotherfield (2 miles south-west) and Rusher's Cross (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles west), Uckfield (9 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south), Upper Horsebridge (13 miles south) and Hellingly (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Mark Cross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Eridge Park, The Lazy Fox pub and St Joseph Seminary, among other places. Mark Cross’s nearest station is Wadhurst station, about 2.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.4 miles west). Not far away are Crowborough Country Park.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Mark Cross 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 agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
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When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.