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Ore Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Ore from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ore
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ore
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. Typical surveys look at missing or loose roof coverings and parapets and upstands in poor repair, on rented houses, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs.
Around Ore, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
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
- Ore (TN35, TN34)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Ore
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.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaking joints at party walls
Living close to Speckled Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the survey won’t cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Local roofs in Ore
Ore lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Landlords with a home close to Ore station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Ore is about 2 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Ore, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Ore is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in TN35 and TN34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Rye Road, Rock Lane and Mill Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Bachelor's Bump (1 mile north-east), Guestling (2 miles north-east), Fairlight (2 miles east), Friar's Hill (2 miles north-east) and Guestling Green (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (14 miles west).
What’s near Ore
Around Ore, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Speckled Wood, Hastings Academy and Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Star of the Sea, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ore station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west. A little further out are Hastings Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Nearby places to Ore
Also in Ore
Useful tips for Ore property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a smaller place like Ore, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Common questions in Ore
I let a flat near Ore station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Is the coastal weather around Ore hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain frequently means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. Around Ore, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Ore
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.