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Landlord roof survey in Maynard's Green, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Maynard's Green.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
About our landlord roof survey in Maynard's Green
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. We survey rented houses, converted houses and blocks of flats, and people most often book us about ceiling stains reported by tenants and damaged pots and flaunching.
Older buildings in small places like Maynard's Green may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. 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.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Maynard's Green (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Maynard's Green
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 4.2 miles south lies Horselunges Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Maynard's Green has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Maynards Green Community Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Christ Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Maynard's Green is about 6 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Maynard's Green and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. Brighton is in our area too.
We cover every part of TN21 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on West Street Lane, Tubwell Lane and Sicklehatch Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around Maynard's Green include the B2203. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Sandy Cross (1 mile north), Horam (1 mile south), Vines Cross (1 mile south-east), Heathfield (1 mile north) and Warbleton (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (11 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles south-west) and Hailsham (6 miles south).
Around Maynard's Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Heathfield Community College and Runt-in-Tun pub, among other places. A little further out are Old Castle (4.5 miles east) and Sussex Farm Museum (1 mile south). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Maynard's Green
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
All our prices include VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work and the report helps with that.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Questions from Maynard's Green
Is my home in Maynard's Green listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Maynard's Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Maynard's Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. On timing, it usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Maynard's Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Maynard's Green
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
How soon the report arrives depends 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.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.