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Landlord roof survey in Mount Pleasant, East Sussex
Landlord roof surveys in Mount Pleasant, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
About our landlord roof survey in Mount Pleasant
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We look at the roof from every 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. Common reasons to book are flashings that have come away and blocked gutters over flats, on flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Mount Pleasant, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Mount Pleasant (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Mount Pleasant can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Mount Pleasant
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlords with a home close to Cooksbridge station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What experience they bring
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long the report takes to arrive
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Mount Pleasant
I let a flat near Cooksbridge station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building.
How do I find out if my home in Mount Pleasant is listed?
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.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Also near Mount Pleasant
What else we do in Mount Pleasant
Landlords, agents and block managers in Mount Pleasant
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
We will usually ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
Landlord roof surveys around Mount Pleasant
About 4.1 miles south-east lies Glyndebourne, a reminder of how long the area around Mount Pleasant has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as 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. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Barcombe Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Take an older house close to St Bartholomews: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Mount Pleasant is about 4 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Bookings from Mount Pleasant are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our East Sussex coverage includes Mount Pleasant. There is also a page for Brighton.
All of BN8 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Mount Pleasant: Barcombe Cross (1 mile south-west), Barcombe Mills (1 mile south), Barcombe (1 mile south), Isfield (2 miles east) and Upper Wellingham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (4 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east) and Uckfield (4 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Mount Pleasant
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Royal Oak pub and Chailey School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Cooksbridge station, about 2.5 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.9 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Offham Hill and Malling Down.