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Landlord roof survey in Ridgewood, East Sussex
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Ridgewood and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
About our landlord roof survey in Ridgewood
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. If you’re worried about gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and mortar falling from ridges and verges, we can find out what’s behind it, on rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses alike.
Around Ridgewood, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Ridgewood (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Ridgewood
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
If you live near a park such as Hempstead Meadow, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. Anyone responsible for a site like Harlands Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church like St Saviour are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Ridgewood is about 1 mile south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Ridgewood, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the TN22 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. You will find streets like New Road, Lewes Road and Wares Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Little Horsted (1 mile south-west), Isfield (2 miles south-west), Budlett's Common (2 miles north), Rose Hill (2 miles south-west) and Maresfield (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Near you in Ridgewood
Around Ridgewood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Uckfield College, The Highlands pub and Hempstead Meadow and the streets around them. Ridgewood’s nearest station is Uckfield station, roughly 0.8 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Uckfield Community Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Tickerage Castle (2.4 miles east). For a walk, there’s Brickfield Meadow.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Ridgewood
Finding a roof defect early typically means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. In an older home around Ridgewood, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Ridgewood
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. A visit to a smaller place like Ridgewood is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Responsibility under a lease
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Ridgewood
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Ridgewood: your questions answered
Will you come out to Ridgewood?
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 when you book.
Is my home in Ridgewood listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We check it where there’s safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it is safe to see them.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.