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Landlord roof survey in Milton Street, East Sussex
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Milton Street, with photos and a written report.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
About our landlord roof survey in Milton Street
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely including the loft and 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’re given access to. We survey converted houses, shared roofs and rented houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are chimney stacks in poor repair and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
Some older homes in villages like Milton Street are 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Milton Street (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Defects caught early can frequently be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Older cottages and farmhouses around Milton Street can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Milton Street
- Surveys seven days a week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Plain-English reports with photos
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Landlord roof surveys in Milton Street: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Milton Street, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own a rental within reach of Berwick (Sussex) station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live in an older home near St Mary and St Peter's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Milton Street is about 4 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. Milton Street is one of many places we visit across East Sussex. Our East Sussex coverage includes Milton Street and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Surveys in BN26 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Wilmington (1 mile north-east), Winton (1 mile west), Alfriston (1 mile south-west), Lullington (1 mile south-west) and Dukes Green (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (4 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (5 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
Around Milton Street
In Milton Street, that means homes and buildings near The Sussex Ox pub. The nearest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (4.4 miles south-east) and Burlough Castle (under half a mile north-west). Open spaces near Milton Street include Combe Hill.
Questions from Milton Street
I let a flat near Berwick (Sussex) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is Milton Street within the area you cover?
Yes. Milton Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Milton Street?
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Choked outlets and gutters
With Alfriston Clergy House about 1.1 miles south-west, the area around Milton Street has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their report turnaround times
- What experience they bring
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
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How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a hamlet or village like Milton Street, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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 looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.