East Sussex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Plumpton Green
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Plumpton Green and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Landlord and commercial surveys in Plumpton Green
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
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.
Landlord roof survey in Plumpton Green: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in Plumpton Green and across London and South East England. Time on site normally takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it’s applicable. A written report with photos follows. If you’re worried about damaged pots and flaunching and slipped or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Plumpton Green, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Plumpton Green (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Plumpton Green property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls frequently hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see.
Plumpton Green homes and their roofs
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Plumpton station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Plumpton Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Plumpton Green is about 3 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in East Sussex. Surveys in Plumpton Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Plumpton Green is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Brighton is in our area too.
Surveys in BN7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Station Road, West Gate and Riddens Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover East Chiltington (1 mile south-east), Streat (1 mile south-west), South Chailey (2 miles east), Ditchling Common (2 miles north-west) and Plumpton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles south-east), Hailsham (15 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south-east).
Around Plumpton Green
We work in homes and buildings around Chailey School and Fountain Inn and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Plumpton Green itself: Plumpton station. Well-known places in the area include Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Blackcap.
Plumpton Green: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Plumpton station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Plumpton Green?
Yes, Plumpton Green is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We will confirm the timing when you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Plumpton Green 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 ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Why get it checked now?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. For an older or listed building in a place like Plumpton Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Plumpton Green
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.