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Landlord Roof Survey in Newbury's
Independent landlord roof surveys in Newbury's. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof survey in Newbury's: what you get
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. If you’ve noticed splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and leaks into upper flats, we can find out what’s behind it, on rented houses, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks alike.
Older buildings in small places like Newbury's 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.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Newbury's (TN5)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Newbury's
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. Older cottages and farmhouses around Newbury's can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See our cost guide and our case studies.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Newbury's
Historic houses like Wadhurst Castle, about 1.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Newbury's goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like Uplands Community College: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Wadhurst station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For an older house near a landmark such as Rehoboth Chapel, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Newbury's is about 5 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Newbury's is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our East Sussex coverage includes Newbury's. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Landlord roof surveys in TN5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Newbury's: Cousley Wood (1 mile south-east), Pell Green (1 mile south-west), Wadhurst (1 mile south-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles south-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crowborough (8 miles west), Uckfield (13 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south), Hellingly (14 miles south) and Battle (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Newbury's
We work in homes and buildings around The Old Vine Public House, among other places. Newbury's’s nearest station is Wadhurst station, about 1.9 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What affects the price in Newbury's
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
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.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
Newbury's: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newbury's?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Newbury's within the area you cover?
Yes, Newbury's is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I book a survey in Newbury's?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Newbury's can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.