East Sussex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Robertsbridge
Need a landlord roof survey in Robertsbridge? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have come away
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Robertsbridge
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Robertsbridge and the rest of London and the South East. A visit usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely including by drone where it applies. You then get a written report with photos. We survey gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and rented houses, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and flashings that have come away.
In a village or hamlet like Robertsbridge, 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Robertsbridge (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Robertsbridge questions
Will you come out to Robertsbridge?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Robertsbridge station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we will say so.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Local roofs in Robertsbridge
About 3.8 miles south-east lies Durhamford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Robertsbridge has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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.
If you look after a building such as Salehurst Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Robertsbridge station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Robertsbridge is about 9 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Roofs in Robertsbridge get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We cover every part of TN32 for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Glenleigh Walk, all of which we cover. Other places close to Robertsbridge include Northbridge Street (1 mile north-east), Salehurst (1 mile north-east), John's Cross (2 miles south-east), Mountfield (2 miles south) and Oxley's Green (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles west), St Leonards (10 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Robertsbridge
In Robertsbridge, that means homes and buildings near The Ostrich Hotel and Robertsbridge Community College and the streets around them. Robertsbridge has its own railway station: Robertsbridge station. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Senlac Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. Around Robertsbridge, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- A written report with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
When to book a survey in Robertsbridge
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Blocked gutters over flats
If you live in an older home near Robertsbridge United Reformed Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
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How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Robertsbridge can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Robertsbridge, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.