East Sussex · London and the South East
Ringmer Landlord Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Ringmer. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
How a landlord roof survey works in Ringmer
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told in advance. Your agent or you arrange access and we’ll say what we need when you book. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey rented houses, converted houses and blocks of flats, and people most frequently book us about choked outlets and gutters and mortar falling from ridges and verges.
Around Ringmer, 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. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Ringmer (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
For a price for your roof in Ringmer, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. Arranging work in a smaller place like Ringmer is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- Every finding written up with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Questions from Ringmer
Is Ringmer within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I let a flat near Glynde station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Ringmer?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
What we are asked to look at in Ringmer
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Anyone responsible for a site like Ringmer Primary and Nursery School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
Landlord roof surveys around Ringmer
In Sussex, older roofs are often 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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 1.1 miles south lies Glyndebourne, a reminder of how long the area around Ringmer has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Glynde station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Ringmer is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Ringmer is one of many places we visit across East Sussex. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Ashcroft Close, Springett Avenue and Danforth Way or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Ashton Green (1 mile east), Glyndebourne (1 mile south), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (2 miles south-west) and South Malling (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Ringmer
Around Ringmer, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Anchor pub and Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form. The closest station to Ringmer is Glynde station, about 2.4 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (1.5 miles east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south-west). Not far away are Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. A visit to a smaller place like Ringmer is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ringmer
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.