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Landlord Roof Survey in Mill Corner
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Mill Corner, with photos and a written report.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
How a landlord roof survey works in Mill Corner
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. If you’ve noticed leaking joints at party walls and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on shared roofs, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks alike.
Older buildings in small places like Mill Corner 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. A roof report helps you plan work 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.
- Where
- Mill Corner (TN31)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Mill Corner: your questions answered
Is my home in Mill Corner listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Mill Corner within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
It depends on the building. Often we need the loft and certain flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed when you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Local roofs in Mill Corner
The wider area around Mill Corner has a long history of building, with Great Dixter about 1.2 miles north. 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. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you look after a building such as Northiam Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Doleham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Mill Corner is about 8 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Roofs in Mill Corner get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Our East Sussex coverage includes Mill Corner. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We cover every part of TN31 for landlord roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Snagshall (2 miles west), Staplecross (2 miles west), Cackle Street (3 miles south), Cripp's Corner (3 miles south-west) and Brede (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (8 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-west), St Leonards (9 miles south), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south), Belmont (8 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Near you in Mill Corner
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hayes Arms Hotel, among other places. Mill Corner’s nearest station is Doleham station, about 4.3 miles south. Not far away are Flatropers Wood.
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What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Mill Corner, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you beforehand.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Deal with urgent items first
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Leave it or get it looked at?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Outbuildings and barns around Mill Corner are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Mill Corner
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys seven days a week
- Every finding written up with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
What affects the price in Mill Corner
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we can’t see
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses