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Landlord roof survey in Old Heathfield, East Sussex
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Old Heathfield. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Old Heathfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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Landlord roof survey in Old Heathfield
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It does not give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. Common reasons to book are ponding or splits on flat roofs and choked outlets and gutters, across gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and shared roofs.
Somewhere as small as Old Heathfield, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Old Heathfield (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Old Heathfield homes and their roofs
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses like Bateman's, about 4.9 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Old Heathfield goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Old Heathfield is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Old Heathfield and the rest of East Sussex. Across East Sussex, we cover Old Heathfield and the places around it. Brighton is in our area too.
Every address in TN21 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include School Hill and Church Street, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Cade Street (1 mile north), Sandy Cross (1 mile west), Heathfield (1 mile west), Broad Oak (1 mile north) and Warbleton (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (13 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Near you in Old Heathfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Star Inn and Parkside Community Primary School, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Hellingly Hospital (5 miles south) and Old Castle (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Old Heathfield include Selwyns Wood.
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Questions from Old Heathfield
Will you come out to Old Heathfield?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Old Heathfield is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it is a roof survey. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey and does not replace a structural engineer’s report.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How long will you be on site?
It normally takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. Any problems are photographed.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Old Heathfield
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What we’re asked to look at in Old Heathfield
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
We are often asked to look at:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Heathfield Community College, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first 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.