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Landlord roof survey in Offham, East Sussex
Landlord roof surveys across Offham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Leaks into upper flats
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Landlord roof survey in Offham
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We survey flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are mortar falling from ridges and verges and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
Older buildings in small places like Offham 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: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Offham (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Offham
Also in Offham
What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere like Offham needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- 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.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Offham, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Local roofs in Offham
Anne of Cleves House, about 1.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Offham. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Trees in and around Railway Land shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Offham is about 1 mile north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. Offham is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our East Sussex coverage includes Offham and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Surveys in BN7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Offham: Hamsey (1 mile north-east), Lewes (1 mile south-east), South Malling (1 mile south-east), Southover (2 miles south-east) and Cliffe (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
Around Offham
Around Offham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Railway Land, The Blacksmiths Arms and Lewes Old Grammar School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Cooksbridge station, about 0.9 miles north. Nearby you will also find Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (3.8 miles south-west) and Lewes Castle (1.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Offham include Malling Down and Offham Hill.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Offham?
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
For landlords with property near Cooksbridge station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Check the roof space can be accessed
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Offham: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Offham?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Offham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Larger buildings are priced to suit. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
How do I book a survey in Offham?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Why act early in Offham
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. For older village homes like those around Offham, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Visits on any day of the week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos