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Landlord Roof Survey in Penhurst
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Penhurst. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Leaks into upper flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Penhurst
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. We’re often asked to look into mortar falling from ridges and verges and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, across blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses.
Some older homes in villages like Penhurst are 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Penhurst (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys around Penhurst
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 4.7 miles north lies Bateman's, a reminder of how long the area around Penhurst has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Michael: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Living close to Ashburnham Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Penhurst is about 6 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Penhurst is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We cover every part of TN33 for landlord roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Steven's Crouch (2 miles south-east), Netherfield (2 miles north-east), Twelve Oaks (2 miles north), Hollingrove (3 miles north) and Brightling (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (11 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-east), Hailsham (8 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Penhurst
Around Penhurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ashburnham Park, among other places. The closest station to Penhurst is Battle station, about 3.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Battle Museum of Local History (3.2 miles east) and Bexhill Hospital (5.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Penhurst includes Senlac Hill.
Towns and villages near Penhurst
What else we do in Penhurst
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Penhurst can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Penhurst
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. For older village homes like those around Penhurst, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Photos and a written report every time
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Penhurst
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Choked outlets and gutters
Landlords with a home close to Battle station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Penhurst: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Penhurst?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Penhurst?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.